GETTING HERE
Complimentary Shuttle Service
NEW this season, we have partnered with TART’s Winter Park & Ride program to help provide an alternative option for getting to the resort on weekends. TART is offering a FREE park & ride shuttle service from Truckee to Northstar on weekends through March 10th to improve your overall experience. Visit their site for more information regarding routes.
- Jan. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27
- Feb. 2-3, 9-10, 16-18, 23-24
- March 2-3, 9-10
Charter Bus Information
If you'd like to sign up for a charter bus, please fill out this form
Preferred Reserved Parking
Preferred Reserved Parking reserves a spot for the day in the Preferred Parking lot. Book in advance and have peace of mind knowing that you have a spot reserved, no matter what time you arrive during the day. Pre-purchase available for weekends and holidays only.
Resort Parking
Put yourself at ease before getting to the resort. Between paid and our complimentary lots, we have five different lots for you to access. To make your resort experience a breeze, our bus drivers drive to and from the village in both the yellow, red or blue lots and is complementary all winter long.
If you're looking for parking close to the village, our premium lot is located right below the village and our Platinum Valet lot (limited time offered) is curbside to the village, offering the best parking spots at the resort.
Reserve A Shuttle
Shuttle Services
While free on-site parking is available, spaces are limited. We encourage guests to ride share or shuttle when possible. There are many shuttle services that make it easy for you to sit back and relax.
Northstar Truckee Shuttle Route
8:20 am Truckee Donner Lodge
8:24 am The Inn at Truckee
8:30 am Truckee Depot
8:34 am Cedar House Sport Hotel
8:36 am Best Western Plus
8:38 am Hampton Inn
Bus departs from Northstar at 5:15 p.m. sharp
Pick-up, located across from the Northstar Public Safety Office
Northstar Transportation App
Download the iOS or Android version to access Dial-A-Ride services locally
bayareaskibus.com
925.680.4386
North American Charter (NAC SKI)
Price includes transportation, lift ticket and light breakfast
nacski.com
925.230.2086
TART - regular services to and from Downtown Truckee and Kings Beach
laketahoetransit.com
Local Transportation
There are many shuttle services that allow you to sit back and relax on your way to and from the resort. We recommend the below third party companies:
Bay Area Ski Bus
Price includes transportation, lift ticket, continental breakfast and after-ski refreshments.
Phone: 925.680.4386
North American Charter(NAC SKI)
Price includes transportation, lift ticket and a light breakfast.
Phone: 925.230.2086
Tahoe Mountain Club
TMC offers a free shuttle service for members to and from Old Greenwood.
Phone: 530.550.9400
North Lake Tahoe Express
Year-round, scheduled service between Reno-Tahoe International Airport and the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region, with local transit connections.
Phone: 866.216.5222
Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART)
TART regular runs to and from downtown Truckee and Kings Beach
Current Road Conditions
Direct Flights
With the Truckee Airport just 4 miles from Northstar, traveling has never been easier. Jump on one of the regional private air services like Mountain Lion Aviation, Blackbird or SurfAir, all of which service the Bay Area, Southern California and beyond. The Reno/Tahoe International Airport is just a quick 40-minute-drive from Northstar, with direct flights to and from most major cities, including Canada and Mexico.
Scheduled service is offered from 3:30 a.m. until midnight, to and from Northstar and the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Reservations are required.
For schedules, route maps or more information, visit NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com or call 866.216.5222
Private Car Service
Truckee/Tahoe's only bio-diesel fleet provides private car or shuttle service regularly.
Please visit TahoeSierraTransportation.com, or call 530.582.5828 for more information.
Local North Lake Tahoe Taxis
Independent Taxi: 530.546.8687
North Tahoe Checker Taxi: 866.420.8294
Limousine Services
North Tahoe Limousine: 530.546.5888
Reno-Tahoe Limousine: 775.348.0868
Rental Car
Winter Travel Tips from GMC
Whether you're in town to ski, snowboard or take in the scenery, here are a few simple tips to make your stay a truly premium experience - with GMC's premium Denali lineup.
When planning for a winter trip you want a vehicle that's versatile enough to handle your gear while also being able to handle the road. That's why we recommend the GMC Sierra Denali full-size pickup truck, with innovative cargo and trailering technologies to help you pack it all in, and do so with ease. There's also the all new GMC Terrain Denali compact SUV, which features a Traction Select system and available All-Wheel Drive to help you handle various road surfaces and unexpected conditions.
Platinum Valet
Make your trip to the mountains painless and easy. Parking is first-come, first-served with limited parking spots, but if you plan to come ski later in the day or during the holiday's, you can reserve a guaranteed spot in advance when you reserve your spot through Platinum Valet.
Universal & Tesla Charging Stations
We proudly offer complimentary charging stations in our preferred parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to limited availability, please move cars once they are fully charged.