Getting Around Truckee

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Local Transit Truckee-style

Whether you brought your own car or not, Truckee-Tahoe makes it easy to explore without getting behind the wheel. Enjoy stress-free, sustainable travel with free shuttles, transit, and e-bike options throughout the region.

Free Local Transit

TART Connect: Your On-Demand Shuttle

Get around Truckee with this free, app-based, point-to-point shuttle service. Ideal for quick trips to shops, dining, trails, or your lodging. Just request a ride and get picked up in as little as 15 minutes.

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Regional Bus Service

TART Regional Buses

There is free public transportation to connect to North Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, and more. It's great for accessing ski resorts, lake activities, and nearby towns. Use the homepage trip planner or download the app to view routes and real-time arrival estimates.

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Ski Resort Transportation

Getting to the slopes is simple with these resort shuttles:

Palisades Tahoe

Northstar California

Sugar Bowl / Donner Summit

  • Free Shuttle from Truckee with stops at Donner Lake, Donner Ski Ranch, and Sugar Bowl
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E-Bikes & Scenic Trails

BCycle E-Bike Share

Explore Truckee the fun, fast, and easy way—on an electric bike. BCycle’s pedal-assist e-bikes are ready to roll from docking stations all over town, from historic Downtown to the shores of Donner Lake. Just download the app, grab a pass (hourly, daily, monthly, or seasonal), cruise to your destination, then dock it and you’re done.

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Paved Trails & Bike Routes

Enjoy over 26 miles of paved, vehicle-free trails connecting neighborhoods, parks, and downtown Truckee. For road riders, designated bike lanes offer safe, scenic routes.

View the Tahoe Bike Map

EV Charging Stations

If you’re driving an electric vehicle, Truckee has nearly 60 charging stations. Find them at:

  • Downtown Truckee (Amtrak Station & Railyard)
  • Northstar Mountain Resort
  • Palisades Tahoe
  • Boreal Mountain

View Map of EV Charging Stations

Taxis, Rideshare, & More

  • Uber/Lyft available locally
  • Airport transfers from Reno average $160–$200
  • Lodging concierges can assist with limo, SUV, or private car bookings

For more information, read our guide to Getting Around Truckee Without a Car.