Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
From Reno-Tahoe International Airport,
South Tahoe Express
( 866-898-2463,
775-325-8944;
www.southtahoeexpress.com
; adult/child 4-12yr one way $30/17)
operates several
daily shuttle buses to Stateline casinos; the journey takes 75 minutes up to two hours.
Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe ($34, 2½ hours), stopping at the South Y Transit
Center.
Getting Around
South Lake Tahoe's main transportation hubs are the
South Y Transit Center
(
Blvd)
.
erate year-round from 6am to 11pm daily, stopping all along Hwy 50 between the two
transit centers.
$2)
heads north from the South Y Transit Center to the Vikingsholm and Eagle Falls park-
ing lot at Emerald Bay, but confirm the schedule as it changes from year to year. During
winter ski season, BlueGO provides free and frequent shuttle service from Stateline and
South Lake Tahoe to all Heavenly base operations every 30 minutes from stops along Hwy
50, Ski Run Blvd and Pioneer Trail.
WESTERN SHORE
Lake Tahoe's densely forested western shore, between Emerald Bay and Tahoe City, is
idyllic. Hwy 89 sinuously wends past gorgeous state parks with swimming beaches, hiking
trails, pine-shaded campgrounds and historic mansions. Several trailheads also access the
rugged splendor of the Desolation Wilderness.
All campgrounds and many businesses shut down between November and May. Hwy 89
often closes after snowfall for plowing or due to imminent avalanche danger. Once you
drive its tortuous slopeside curves, you'll understand why. The further south you are, the
more of a roller coaster it is, no matter the season - so grip that steering wheel!
