Driving
Get around Tahoe in a taxi, ride-share service, or in your own car or electric vehicle. Come during off-peak seasons, in spring or fall to see Tahoe at its best!
Get around Tahoe in a taxi, ride-share service, or in your own car or electric vehicle. Come during off-peak seasons, in spring or fall to see Tahoe at its best!
Get around Tahoe in a taxi, ride-share service, or in your own car or electric vehicle. Come during off-peak seasons, in spring or fall to see Tahoe at its best!
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Pick the right time to travel: Coming to Tahoe for a weekend getaway? Keep in mind that Friday rush hour and Sunday afternoon are the most popular times to drive to and from Tahoe. Why sit in traffic when you can be hiking, shopping or sitting by the lake? Plan your trip to arrive early or leave late to avoid peak traffic congestion.
Plan ahead and know what to carry: Safety is key when traveling to, from, and around Tahoe. Before you hit the road, check the weather conditions and plan around storms to avoid dangerous road conditions. If you choose to travel on icy or snowy roads, always carry chains, a shovel, and emergency supplies, including food, water, and warm clothes. Up-to-date information on travel times, construction, weather-related roadway restrictions, and more can be found at quickmap.dot.ca.gov, nvroads.com, or by calling 511. For easy mobile reference, download the Caltrans QuickMap or the Nevada 511 app.
Back roads may not be the best choice: Everyone loves a shortcut, and with apps like Waze and Google Maps, alternate routes around traffic are easy to find. Keep in mind that many local Tahoe roads are steep and may have rough road conditions and high snow levels during the winter. Taking shortcuts through neighborhoods can also cause traffic jams that impact residents’ ability to leave their homes on a busy weekend.
Come during our less busy months: Peak periods at Lake Tahoe are the summer months of July and August, and winter months of December and January. Holiday weekends are especially busy. Try spring or fall at Lake Tahoe and enjoy the peace and serenity of the great outdoors.
Worried about construction traffic?: Check out this map so you know what to expect.
The Tahoe-Truckee region has developed a strategic plan for developing infrastructure to accelerate transportation electrification. Find existing stations, take a look at our action-oriented readiness plan, or check out our user-friendly toolkits.
At Lake Tahoe, you can catch a Lyft or Uber, book (or offer) a ride on Snowpal, or choose one of the many taxi services and get where you’re going quickly. Whether you want to share a ride from Carson, Reno, Sacramento, the Bay Area, Truckee, or within the Tahoe Region, there are rideshare options.
Did you know that the Tahoe Fund and NV Department of Tourism are funding the Lake Tahoe Bike Parking Expansion Program?
By choosing a water taxi, transit, or biking and walking, you’re doing your part to Keep Tahoe Blue.
Did you know that you can take a bus to Tahoe from Santa Rosa, the Bay Area, Sacramento, Reno, and many other Northern California and Nevada locations?
Did you know that Reno-Tahoe International Airport shuttles make nine daily trips to the South Shore and four daily trips to the North Shore?
Did you know that Tahoe’s transit systems have over one million boardings each year?
Did you know that over 10 million vehicles enter the Tahoe Region every year?
Pick the right time to travel: Coming to Tahoe for a weekend getaway? Keep in mind that Friday rush hour and Sunday afternoon are the most popular times to drive to and from Tahoe. Why sit in traffic when you can be hiking, shopping or sitting by the lake? Plan your trip to arrive early or leave late to avoid peak traffic congestion.
Plan ahead and know what to carry: Safety is key when traveling to, from, and around Tahoe. Before you hit the road, check the weather conditions and plan around storms to avoid dangerous road conditions. If you choose to travel on icy or snowy roads, always carry chains, a shovel, and emergency supplies, including food, water, and warm clothes. Up-to-date information on travel times, construction, weather-related roadway restrictions, and more can be found at quickmap.dot.ca.gov, nvroads.com, or by calling 511. For easy mobile reference, download the Caltrans QuickMap or the Nevada 511 app.
Back roads may not be the best choice: Everyone loves a shortcut, and with apps like Waze and Google Maps, alternate routes around traffic are easy to find. Keep in mind that many local Tahoe roads are steep and may have rough road conditions and high snow levels during the winter. Taking shortcuts through neighborhoods can also cause traffic jams that impact residents’ ability to leave their homes on a busy weekend.
Come during our less busy months: Peak periods at Lake Tahoe are the summer months of July and August, and winter months of December and January. Holiday weekends are especially busy. Try spring or fall at Lake Tahoe and enjoy the peace and serenity of the great outdoors.
Worried about construction traffic?: Check out this map so you know what to expect.
The Tahoe-Truckee region has developed a strategic plan for developing infrastructure to accelerate transportation electrification. Find existing stations, take a look at our action-oriented readiness plan, or check out our user-friendly toolkits.
At Lake Tahoe, you can catch a Lyft or Uber, book (or offer) a ride on Snowpal, or choose one of the many taxi services and get where you’re going quickly. Whether you want to share a ride from Carson, Reno, Sacramento, the Bay Area, Truckee, or within the Tahoe Region, there are rideshare options.
Did you know that the Tahoe Fund and NV Department of Tourism are funding the Lake Tahoe Bike Parking Expansion Program?
By choosing a water taxi, transit, or biking and walking, you’re doing your part to Keep Tahoe Blue.
Did you know that you can take a bus to Tahoe from Santa Rosa, the Bay Area, Sacramento, Reno, and many other Northern California and Nevada locations?
Did you know that Reno-Tahoe International Airport shuttles make nine daily trips to the South Shore and four daily trips to the North Shore?
Did you know that Tahoe’s transit systems have over one million boardings each year?
Did you know that over 10 million vehicles enter the Tahoe Region every year?
When driving at Lake Tahoe, timing can be everything. You can avoid sitting in traffic by planning your trip for off-peak times and seasons.
When driving at Lake Tahoe, timing can be everything. You can avoid sitting in traffic by planning your trip for off-peak times and seasons.