Arriving from the Bay Area or Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe is six miles north of the intersection of Highways 50 and 89. Seven highways connect the lake with major cities in California and Nevada. From the San Francisco area, the most direct route to South Lake Tahoe is up all-weather Highway 50.

Mileage to South Lake Tahoe from...

• Sacramento - 100
• San Francisco - 198
• Yosemite - 211
• Las Vegas - 463
• Los Angeles - 474
• Reno - 58
• Virginia City - 43
• Carson City - 24
• Drive around the Lake - 72

All-Weather Highways to South Lake Tahoe...

• 50 East over Echo Summit
• 88 North from Stockton
• 207 Over Kingsbury Grade
• 395 to 50 West at Carson City
• Interstate 80 East from Sacramento
• 89 and 267 South from 80
• 431 Over Mount Rose from Reno

Road Conditions via phone...

• South Lake Tahoe - 530-542-INFO
• Truckee - 530-581-1400
• Nevada - 775-793-1313
• Stage Public Bus, South Lake Tahoe - 530-573-2080

Road Conditions on the internet...

Nevada Department of Transportation
Winter Road Conditions

Tips for Winter Driving (Source: Federal Emergency Management Assocation)

CalTrans Road Report
http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roadlt

CalTrans Current Highway Information
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/

CalTrans Winter Driving Tips
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/wntrdriv.htm
When visiting Lake Tahoe in the winter season, it is wise to carry chains in your vehicle. Local chain installers are available at designated points on U.S. Highway 50 to install or remove chains. Play it safe and be prepared.

50corridor.com - Details of US 50 Corridor construction projects and mobility strategies

Current Weather for ...

Lake Tahoe
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/96150

Reno
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USNV0076

National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov

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For schedules, fares, routing assistance or any other information on transportation services, call the numbers listed below:

STAGE (530) 542-6077

South Tahoe Area Ground Express offers service throughout the South Shore area with primary routes running from Zephyr Cove, Nevada along Highway 50 to the South "Y." STAGE operates from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., seven days a week.

BUS PLUS (530) 542-6077

Operated in conjunction with STAGE, Bus Plus provides convenient demand-response (door-to-door) service within the South Lake Tahoe City limits and some El Dorado County areas. Reliable service is available 24 hours a day in clean and comfortable 6-8 passenger vans.

NIFTY "50" TROLLEY (530) 542-6077
Operating daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (summer only), the Trolley provides narrated trips throughout the South Shore from Zephyr Cove to Emerald Bay. Passengers can travel all day for only $3 and get on and off as often as they like. Trolleys roll by every 60 minutes.

PADDLEWHEELER SHUTTLES
The Tahoe Queen and the M.S. Dixie II provide free shuttles from resorts and hotels for their cruise guests. Times coordinate with cruise departures. Call (775) 588-3508 or 800-23-TAHOE.

WINTER SKI SHUTTLES
Major ski resorts in the South Shore area provide free shuttle service daily (during ski season) to and from motels, hotels, lodges and numerous designated roadside stops.

• HEAVENLY SKI RESORT
  (530) 541-7548

• KIRKWOOD SKI RESORT
  (775) 588-4472

• SIERRA-AT-TAHOE
  (530) 541-7548