Getting There · Our pick in the mountains
Getting to Palisades Tahoe
Reno-Tahoe airport, 42 miles
About Getting to Palisades Tahoe
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is the nearest major airport, about 42 miles from Palisades Tahoe, with some 130 daily departures. The North Lake Tahoe Express links the airport with Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. Amtrak's daily California Zephyr, between Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area, stops at Truckee, 11 miles away.
By air: Reno-Tahoe International has around 130 daily departures and 22 non-stop destinations. The North Lake Tahoe Express runs year-round between the airport, Truckee and North Lake Tahoe; reservations are required.
By train: the California Zephyr runs daily between Chicago and Emeryville, for San Francisco, stopping at Reno and Truckee. From Truckee, TART buses run daily to Tahoe City and Olympic Valley.
By train: the California Zephyr runs daily between Chicago and Emeryville, for San Francisco, stopping at Reno and Truckee.
By road: the resort gives 96 miles from Sacramento and 196 miles from San Francisco. Weekend and holiday parking needs a reservation; check parkpalisadestahoe.com before driving. On the valley, the Mountaineer on-demand shuttle links Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows.
Why it's on our list
- RNO 42 miles
- North Lake Tahoe Express
- Amtrak to Truckee
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Getting to Palisades Tahoe before you go.