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Getting Here & Maps

Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile, getting to and from Truckee, California is easy. We’re located right off of Interstate I-80, an easy drive from San Francisco, Sacramento, and Reno, and a short drive to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Scenic cross-country Amtrak routes stop at the historical Truckee Train Station in the heart of downtown. While you’re here, take advantage of Truckee-Tahoe's free area transportation, a great way to reduce the carbon footprint of your trip.

‍‍Powder days in Truckee-Tahoe are the stuff of legends. Deep untracked snow, cobalt blue skies, and some of the best terrain in the world. Winter storms can come in quickly and can deposit FEET of snow overnight.

Check the Truckee-Tahoe Travel Alert for daily updates as well as use our Weather, Roads, and Cams page to help plan your travel accordingly. In addition, holidays and winter weekend crowds can put a damper on the excitement. To help reduce the stress, take some time and read our visitor's guide to weekend traffic.

Plan Ahead for Winter Conditions

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Get to and Around Palisades Tahoe

Resort Shuttle from Truckee & Tahoe City

Park & Ride: Free weekend shuttle service from Truckee and Tahoe City to Palisades Tahoe. Get dropped off right at the resort entrance.

Where you'll park:

From Truckee - Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (11611 Donner Pass Rd)
From Tahoe City - Tahoe City Transit Center (180 W Lake Blvd)

Dates: Weekends from Dec 7 - April 13, 2025
Shuttles run every 20 minutes
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Resort Shuttle from Tahoe City

Sherwood Shuttle: Free resort access from the West Shore to Alpine.
Pickup location: Sunnyside Resort parking lot
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays for winter season 2025
Shuttle operates between 8:30am-4pm

Resort Shuttle to get around Olympic Valley & Alpine Meadows

Mountaineer Shuttle: Free, on-demand service in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows with an average wait time of 7 minutes.
Olympic Valley: Operates daily from 7am-11pm
Alpine Meadows: Operates Thursday-Monday, 7am-11pm

Get to and Around Northstar California

Resort Shuttle from Truckee

Park & Ride: In partnership with The Lift, a co-working space near the Truckee Airport, a Park & Ride shuttle service will run throughout the winter.
Dates: The service operates between December 14- March 30, 2025.
Shuttle operates hourly
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TART Bus Service: On weekends and during peak times, the TART route will be re-routed past the Park & Ride lot. Extra bus service will also be available for the MLK weekend (Jan 18-19) and the last weekend after Presidents Week (Feb 22-23), with added transportation between Northstar and The Lift.

Resort Shuttle to get around Northstar California

Northstar Village Transit App: On-demand shuttle service throughout The Village for easy access to lifts, restaurants, and activities.

Getting to Sugar Bowl Resort

Sugar Bowl / Donner Summit Shuttle

Free public shuttle connecting Truckee with Donner Summit (Dec 9, 2024 - Apr 20, 2025).
Morning loop: 7am-9am, Evening loop 4:10pm-6pm
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