Lake Tahoe is in the Sierra Mountains over 6,000 feet above sea level. The lake straddles the state line between California and Nevada.
Highways leading to Lake Tahoe include Hwy. 50 from Sacramento, California to the West and also Hwy. 80 from Sacramento to the West and Reno, Nevada to the East.
Getting to Lake Tahoe
Driving times from the San Francisco Bay Area vary but given normal traffic conditions and clear roads, most folks figure on spending between 3.5 and 4.5 hours to drive to Lake Tahoe. Bring tire chains in winter months.
The Reno’s International Airport is less than an hour away by car. Flights from the entire country come through Reno daily. There is a shuttle to all three Lake Tahoe destinations from the airport and the usual variety of rental agencies where you can get a car. In winter months, go for a 4 wheel drive!
The Truckee-Tahoe Airport is located on Highway 267 just 5 minutes from Truckee. It will accommodate your plane easily and is equipped with Unicom. Business jets fly in here regularly.
South Lake Tahoe’s airport is located minutes south of the casinos on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore.
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