• Drive & Park Here
      Alpine Lodge Address
      2600 Alpine Meadows Road
      Tahoe City, CA 96145
      The Village at Palisades Tahoe Address
      1960 Olympic Valley Road
      Olympic Valley, CA 96146
      The Village at Palisades Tahoe Hotel Address
      1750 Village East Rd
      Olympic Valley, CA 96146
      Parking reservations are live! This season, parking reservations are required on Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday periods. Please visitparkpalisadestahoe.com to make your reservation if you plan to visit us during these times.
      A map of the Lake Tahoe region
      A map of the Lake Tahoe region

      Driving Locally in North Lake Tahoe

      Curious about how to navigate in the North Lake Tahoe region? Our handy guide will answer all your questions about travel times between Palisades Tahoe and other exciting area attractions while giving other insider tips.

      READ THE GUIDE
      A map of the west coast shows driving distances if you take a road trip to Palisades Tahoe
      A map of the west coast shows driving distances if you take a road trip to Palisades Tahoe
      Estimated Travel Times
      TimeDistance
      Reno, NV1 hour42 miles
      Sacramento, CA2 hours96 miles
      San Francisco, CA4 hours196 miles
      San Jose, CA4.5 hours228 miles
      Boise, ID7.5 hours465 miles
      Las Vegas, NV8 hours270 miles
      Salt Lake City, UT8 hours561 miles
      Los Angeles, CA8 hours495 miles
      Portland, OR10 hours575 miles
      San Diego, CA11 hours622 miles
      Phoenix, AZ12.5 hours781 miles
      Seattle, WA13 hours747 miles
      The parking lot at Palisades from above.
      The parking lot at Palisades from above.

      New Parking Reservation System
      On Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays during the 2023-24 winter season, a parking reservation will be required in all parking lots at Palisades Tahoe. There are both free and paid reservations available, but you must reserve your spot in advance. Learn more at parkpalisadestahoe.com, or sign up for updates below.
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    • Bus Here

      Tahoe Ski Buses to Palisades Tahoe

      Let us do the driving. You do the skiing.

      Ditch the hassle of driving and let the good times roll! Our Tahoe Ski Buses to Palisades Tahoe have got your back, whether you're kickstarting your adventure from Tahoe, Sacramento, or the lively streets of San Francisco. We're here to turn your journey into a fun ride, so you can concentrate on what really counts – tearing up the slopes and soaking in the awesome vibes at Palisades Tahoe!



      SACRAMENTO BUSES

      Sacramento to Palisades Tahoe Snow Express Bus

      Roundtrip bus ride to/from Palisades Tahoe for a relaxed and trouble-free day trip experience to Palisades Tahoe. Includes wifi, undercarriage ski storage, charging ports at each seat, and comfortable reclining seats. Discount ticket available with purchase of a bus seat.

      • Saturday dates: Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 25; Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6,13
      • Schedule: 6:30AM Departure, 4:15PM return from Palisades Tahoe
      • Address: Sacramento State University, parking lot 9 7484 College Town Dr, Sacramento, CA 95826
      • In conjunction with Sacramento State Ski and Snowboard Team

      Book Your Spot

      *Non-refundable and non-transferrable unless bus canceled due to weather/road issues. Must arrive at bus promptly at 6:15am and 4pm to load bus and prepare for departure. Bus leaves at 6:30am and 4:15pm sharp. Don't miss the bus! Children under age 18 must ride with an adult chaperone. Pets not allowed. Bathrooms are on board.



      DAVIS BUSES
      Davis to Palisades Tahoe Snow Express Bus to Palisades

      Roundtrip bus ride to and from Palisades Tahoe for a relaxed and trouble-free day trip experience to Palisades Tahoe. Includes wifi, undercarriage ski storage, charging ports at each seat, and comfortable reclining seats. Discounted lift ticket available with purchase of a bus seat.

      • Saturday dates: Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 19, 24, 25; Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6,13
      • Schedule: 6:30am departure, 4:15pm return from Palisades Tahoe
      • Address: UC Davis Arc parking lot. 760 Orchard Road Davis, CA 95616
      • In conjunction with Davis Snow Club


      Book Your Seat

      *Non-refundable and non-transferrable unless bus canceled due to weather/road issues. Must arrive at bus promptly at 6:15am and 4pm to load bus and prepare for departure. Bus leaves at 6:30am and 4:15pm sharp. Don't miss the bus! Children under age 18 must ride with an adult chaperone. Pets not allowed. Bathrooms are on board.




      BAY AREA BUSES

      Bay Area Ski Bus/Sports Basement

      Last year we welcomed 120+ Sports Basement buses to Palisades Tahoe. Join the fun with us this year. Choose from 9 convenient pickup locations. Every Saturday & Sunday throughout the season.

      • Dates: Every Saturday & Sunday through April, weather and conditions permitting.
      • Ticket prices: $99 round trip bus seat ticket. Lowest public price weekend day ski ticket is $189. 10% discount on lift/lesson/ rental package.
      • Last season: 121 Sports Basement buses came to the resort. Estimated 5,000 guests. 1,500 cars off the road

      TimeItinerary
      5amBuses depart from Sports Basement stores in Bryant St., Presidio, Stonestown, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Redwood city, Sunnyvale, Campbell, & Novato.
      9amBuses arrive at Palisades Tahoe for the day.
      3:30pmBus access and Sports Basement-hosted Apres Ski begins. Free beer & snacks.
      4:15pmBuses depart from Palisades Tahoe.


      Reserve Your Trip



      REGIONAL BUSES

      FREE Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART)

      Service running daily from Truckee and Tahoe City to Olympic Valley. Available 7 days a week for FREE. Call 530-550-1212 for information or View Full TART Schedule on their website.

    • Ride Share Here
      A woman getting into a Mountaineer van.

      Kate Abraham

      A woman getting into a Mountaineer van.

      Kate Abraham



      Travel Around in Each Valley


      Free Mountaineer Shuttle Service
      Mountaineer is an on-demand shuttle service within Olympic Valley, within Alpine Meadows, and between the two valleys in the evenings. With Mountaineer you can expect door-to-door transportation with typical 15-minute wait times. Download the app, request a ride, and leave the driving to Mountaineer – it’s free, convenient, and good for the environment!


      View Mountaineer Schedule
      A couple walks through the snowy parking lot at Palisades Tahoe ski resort.
      A couple walks through the snowy parking lot at Palisades Tahoe ski resort.

      Park and Ride

      Park in Truckee or Tahoe City and take a shuttle to Palisades Tahoe

      Take advantage of our free, convenient Park and Ride TART shuttle to the mountain every Saturday and Sunday through March 31st, 2024. TART Park & Ride shuttles will run frequently between both Tahoe City and Truckee to The Village at Palisades Tahoe starting between 6:30 and 7:45 each morning. Plus, the return shuttles run until 5:45pm, so you can stick around for après!

      Full Park & Ride Details
      A TART bus drives to the mountain in snowy conditions.

      Jeff Engerbretson

      A TART bus drives to the mountain in snowy conditions.

      Jeff Engerbretson

      TART Local Bus

      Free TAHOE AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT (TART) Bus

      Service running daily from Truckee and Tahoe City to Olympic Valley. Available 7 days a week - For FREE. Call 530-550-1212 for information or View the Full TART Schedule.

      Sunrise at Alpine Meadows with views of Lake Tahoe
      Sunrise at Alpine Meadows with views of Lake Tahoe
      Sherwood Shuttle

      Free Local Shuttle from the West Shore to Alpine

      When conditions permit, on Saturdays and Sundays, guests can park in the Sunnyside lot on the West Shore and catch a free shuttle to the Sherwood Chairlift at Alpine. The first shuttle leaves at 8:30am and the last shuttle returns at 4pm.

      Shuttle Information
    • Fly Here
      NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO RENO TAHOE (RNO)
      130 daily departures. 22 non-stop destination. Palisades Tahoe is just 45 minutes from where you'll land.
      A map of the USA shows all of the nonstop flights that service Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
      A map of the USA shows all of the nonstop flights that service Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

      Fly to Palisades Tahoe

      Check with the Reno Tahoe International Airport to see find a flight that works best for you.

      Book Your Flight
      American Airlines plane flies through sky.
      American Airlines plane flies through sky.

      Book with American Airlines

      If you fly American into RNO, when you buy one Adult Lift Ticket, you get a second one free. Some blackout dates apply.

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    • Resort Shuttles 
      A starry nightscape above Palisades Tahoe.

      Grant Kaye

      A starry nightscape above Palisades Tahoe.

      Grant Kaye


      Travel Between the Two Valleys

      Palisades Tahoe Express Shuttle

      In the winter, you can take the free Palisades Tahoe Express Shuttle between The Village at Palisades Tahoe and the Alpine Lodge. At Palisades, the shuttle picks up and drops off across from Coffeebar. At Alpine, the shuttle picks up and drops off in front of the breezeway.

      VIEW SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

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