Use TART to Get Around Truckee-Tahoe this Winter
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Use TART to Get Around Truckee-Tahoe this Winter

December 27, 2024

TART Connect
The free, on-demand microtransit service is operating its peak season service through April 6th. This winter, TART Connect covers six zones:

  • Three North Shore zones around North Lake Tahoe.
  • Two evening zones connecting the resorts to the lake.
  • One Truckee zone covering the entire Town of Truckee boundaries.
    Download the TART Connect app or call 530.553.0653 to request a ride.

New Sugar Bowl Donner Summit Shuttle
Enjoy daily connections between Truckee and Sugar Bowl/Donner Ski Ranch. Hop on the Truckee TART bus or TART Connect to the Coldstream stop, then connect to the Sugar Bowl Donner Summit Shuttle for a stress-free ride to the slopes. Service operates through April 20th.

Weekend Park and Ride
No parking reservation? No problem! This winter, Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California require parking reservations on weekends, but you can skip the hassle by using TART’s free Park and Ride service operating weekends through April 13th:

  • Palisades Tahoe: Park at the Tahoe City Transit Center or Truckee High School fields and enjoy free bus or shuttle service approximately every 20 minutes.
  • Northstar California: Park at the Lift Truckee offices and take hourly service to Northstar, with additional buses on January 19th, February 22nd, and February 23rd.
  • Want to leave the car at home? Take TART Connect to the nearest Park and Ride lot.

TART Winter Bus Schedule
Operating from December 12th through April 6th, this season’s service includes:

  • Daily routes along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe and in Truckee. Additional routes connecting North Lake Tahoe and Truckee on highways 267 and 89. Service is provided by the TART bus and the “My Ride to Work” bus.
  • Peak Winter Commute service, provided by the “My Ride to Work” bus.
  • Night service between Truckee and Northstar. (All other evening transit needs are covered by TART Connect.)

For more details about TART programs, visit TahoeTruckeeTransit.com.