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Getting Here:
Getting Here
Getting to Squaw Valley has never been easier! The Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) operates 72 daily departures nonstop to 15 cities. There is a multitude of transportation options once you are here. If you are flying, make sure to check out our Fly & Ski Free Offer.
Squaw is just 42 miles from Reno, 96 miles from Sacramento and 196 miles from San Francisco via all-weather I-80. Our valley entrance (look for the Olympic Towers) is just 8 miles south from Truckee and 6 miles north from Tahoe City and the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, on Hwy 89.
By Car
Driving Directions
From San Francisco/Sacramento/Northern California
- Squaw Valley USA is 96 miles from Sacramento, and 196 miles from San Francisco. It generally takes about 2 hours from Sacramento and about 4 hours from San Francisco depending on traffic and weather.
- Take Interstate 80 northeast into the Sierra Nevada.
- Exit at Truckee, onto Highway 89 SOUTH, towards Lake Tahoe/Tahoe City/Squaw Valley.
- Follow Highway 89 south 8 miles to the Squaw Valley Rd. Exit. Turn RIGHT and follow Squaw Valley Rd. to the base of the mountain.
From Reno, NV and Eastern U.S.
- Squaw Valley is just 42 miles from Reno, NV and it generally takes about 1 hour to drive.
- Take Interstate 80 WEST into California and on to Truckee.
- Take the Highway 89 SOUTH Exit towards Lake Tahoe/Tahoe City/Squaw Valley.
- Follow Highway 89 SOUTH 8 miles to the Squaw Valley Rd. Exit. Turn RIGHT and follow Squaw Valley Rd. to the base of the mountain.
From South Lake Tahoe
- This drive generally takes about 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on road conditions and traffic.
- Take either :
- HWY 89 NORTH through Emerald Bay along the California side of the Lake, to Tahoe City, or
- HWY 28 NORTH along the eastern (Nevada) shore of Lake Tahoe through Incline Village, to Tahoe City.
- From Tahoe City intersection of HWY 28 and HWY 89, take HWY 89 NORTH towards Truckee, 6 miles to the Squaw Valley Rd. Exit.
- Turn LEFT and follow Squaw Valley Rd. to the base of the mountain.
From North Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Mt. Rose
- Take HWY 28 WEST along the north shore of Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City.
- From Tahoe City intersection of HWY 28 and HWY 89, take HWY 89 NORTH towards Truckee, 6 miles to the Squaw Valley Rd. Exit.
- Turn LEFT and follow Squaw Valley Rd. to the base of the mountain.
From Tahoe City, Alpine Meadows, & West Shore of Lake Tahoe
- Take HWY 89 NORTH towards Truckee, to the Squaw Valley Rd. Exit.
- Turn LEFT and follow Squaw Valley Rd. to the base of the mountain.
From Northstar
- Take HWY 267 WEST into Truckee.
- Take WEST RIVER ST. , INTERSTATE 80, or Donner Pass Rd. to HWY 89 SOUTH.
- Follow Highway 89 SOUTH 8 miles to the Squaw Valley Rd. Exit. Turn RIGHT and follow Squaw Valley Rd. to the base of the mountain.
From Truckee
- Take WEST RIVER ST. , INTERSTATE 80, or Donner Pass Rd. to HWY 89 SOUTH.
- Follow Highway 89 SOUTH 8 miles to the Squaw Valley Rd. Exit. Turn RIGHT and follow Squaw Valley Rd. to the base of the mountain.
Share the Ride
Zim Ride 
Zimride makes sharing rides for drivers and passengers fun and easy. In seconds you can set up a profile, search for open seats, or post a ride of your own. Start splitting the cost of travel with other skiers and boarders today.
Road Conditions
- Get up to the minute info and road conditions for Tahoe area highways provided by CalTrans or call 1-800-427-7623 (1-800-427-ROAD).
- If you are not familiar with driving in the mountains, check CalTrans's site for some winter driving tips.
By Air
Located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley is easily accessed by 3 international airports.
- Reno Tahoe International Airport, an easy 42 miles away via all-weather interstate 80, is served by major carriers with non-stop flights from most US destinations.
- Sacramento International Airport is a short 2 hour drive away
- San Fransciso International Airport is just 4 hours away.
| Airlines that provide service to/from Reno | |
|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 1-800-252-7522 |
| American Airlines | 1-800-433-7300 |
| Delta Airlines | 1-800-221-1212 |
| Horizon Air | 1-800-547-9308 |
| Southwest Airlines | 1-800-435-9792 |
| United Airlines | 1-800-864-8331 |
| US Airways | 1-800-428-4322 |
Airport Transfer
Shuttle service from Reno International is available through the following providers:
- North Lake Tahoe Express
530-584-3922 or book online now.
- Anytime Taxi
530-414-4187 / www.anytimetaxi.net
- FAST TAXI Airport Shuttle
530-583-6699 or 800-977-TAXI
- Resort at Squaw Creek Transportation
530-581-6628
By Bus/Shuttle
From Sacramento:
- Alpine Adventures -The Sacramento and Davis region's premier provider of snowboard and ski adventures for kids, teens and adults.
From the San Francisco Bay Area:
- Bay Area Ski Bus - Offering bus service to Squaw Valley USA from several convenient pick up locations throughout the Bay Area. Sit back, relax, and enjoy breakfast and a movie. Leave the hassle of driving at home!
- NAC Ski- NAC SKI offers low cost full-service transportation from Bay Area to Squaw Valley. Avoid the high cost of gas and driver fatigue.
Airport Transfer:
Shuttle service from Reno International Airport is available through the following providers:
- North Lake Tahoe Express - 866-216-5222 for reservations and (530) 581-4892 for group reservations or book online
- FAST TAXI Airport Shuttle - 530-583-6699 or 800-977-TAXI
- Resort at Squaw Creek Transportation - 530-581-6628
- Greyhound - The national bus company offers daily bus service to nearby Truckee. Visit greyhound.com to check the schedules and fares. Once you arrive at the bus stop in Truckee, you may still need to arrange transportation to your final destination.
- Tahoe Sierra Transportation, LLC - +1.530.550.5300 Reservations or visit www.TahoeSierraTransportation.com
Regional Bus Transportation/Water Shuttle
- Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) has service running several times daily from Truckee and Tahoe City to Squaw Valley. Call 530-550-1212 for information, fares and or click for schedules.
TART (Tahoe Area Rapid Transit) 7 days a week - $1.75 Download NextBus, an app that tracks TART buses in real time. -
North Lake Tahoe Water Shuttle services the North and West shore's of Lake Tahoe. Catch a ride between Carnelian Bay and Homewood. Call 530-581-8707 for information, fares and reservations or click for schedule/reservations. Operates during the summer only.
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New! Free Ski Shuttle North Tahoe - Truckee. Ski/Ride at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows with ease when you catch the free North tahoe-Truckee shuttle. Check out your lodging/area schedules for pick up times. Free coordinated skier shuttle between: Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar California, Homewood, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal, Soda Springs and Royal Gorge. Call 775-324-4452 for information, or click for schedule.
Lake Tahoe/Reno Ski Shuttle Services
Phone: 530-581-1568
- Squaw Valley/ Alpine Meadows Express
- SnoVentures Shuttle
- Resort at Squaw Creek Shuttle
- Alpine Meadows
- Reno Shuttle
- South Lake Tahoe Shuttle
| Reno to Squaw/Alpine | |
| 3 days a week every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through March 31, 2013 | Pick Up: 7am-8:10am in Reno Locations |
| Make a Reservation | 866-769-4653 | $15 per person, round trip | |
| South Lake Tahoe to Squaw/Alpine | |
| 3 days a week every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through March 31, 2013 | Pick Up: 7:10am-7:50am in South Lake Locations |
| Make a Reservation | 866-769-4653 | $15 per person, round trip | |
*NOTE: Squaw Valley returns to Truckee, North and West Shore routes are all via the Squaw/ Alpine Express.
Remember when traveling in the mountains, travel delays may occur due to weather, traffic, and other problems, altering bus schedules. Thank you for your patience, Alpine Meadows/Squaw Valley Transportation.
By Train
Ride Amtrak
Catch the next wave in travel and start your winter vacation off with a leisurely train journey. Amtrak serves more than 500 destinations throughout the United States with daily stops in nearby Truckee, CA. Check the schedules.
Once you arrive at the train station in Truckee, you may still need to arrange transportation to your final destination. Check out the following options:
- FAST Taxi
530-583-6699 or (800) 977-TAXI - Anytime Taxi
530-414-4187 / www.anytimetaxi.net - Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) has service running several times daily from Truckee and Tahoe City to Squaw Valley. Call 530-550-1212 for information, fares and or click for schedules.
As brilliant blue skies and warm temperatures return to the Sierras, Squaw Valley prepares to open for summer 2013. This summer brings a variety of outdoor activities including base area paintball, roller skating, geocaching, disc golf, hiking, scenic Aerial Tram rides and the High Camp Pool and Hot Tub. With incredible views of Lake Tahoe in a pristine alpine setting, Squaw Valley is the ultimate destination for this summer's big adventures.
Thanks for joining us this season. The highlights were many. From an opening day in October to the US Alpine Championships. We've put a few of our favorite moments together in the video above. We hope you'll enjoy reliving some of the season. We'll miss skiing and riding but will content ourselves with hiking, biking, Lake Tahoe, golf, kayaking, and enjoying these majestic mountains. What will you do as you wait for the first snowflakes of next winter?
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The 23rd Annual Cushing Crossing will be the best event of the spring season. The original pond skimming event that started a spring resort ritual. Every year we gather a celebrity judging panel and amazing emcee's for this spectacle. Filled with big spills and laughable thrills this is one spring event that you don't want to miss.
Registration for this event is $20 and is limited to 50 entrants. Lift ticket not required for entry.
Music: "Seed of Sin" by Heifervescent
