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Northstar California Vacation | Shuttles, Carpool

Shuttle Information

 

 

NEW! Northstar to Heavenly
   

Northstar/Heavenly Ski Shuttle - 877.274.7366

Operating Schedule:
January 31, 2012 - April 5, 2012
Tuesdays and Thursdays

Cost: $15 per person, round trip.

Departure | Arrival Locations and Times:

  • Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe: 8:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m.
  • Northstar Transit Center: 8:15 a.m. | 5:45 p.m. Post #7
  • Crystal Bay, Biltmore & Cal Neva: 8:35 a.m. | 5:25 p.m.
  • Incline Village, Hyatt Regency: 8:45 a.m. | 5:15 p.m.
  • Arrive at the Heavenly Transit Center (Gondola): 9:30 a.m.
  • Depart the Heavenly Transit Center (Gondola): 4:30 p.m.

Reservations required. For reservations or more information, please call 877.274.7366.

 

 

FROM: Reno
TO: Northstar
   

TahoeSkiShuttle.com - 877.274.7366

Operating Schedule:
December 23, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Friday - Sunday (and daily during the Christmas and New Year's holidays)

Cost: $15 per person, round trip.

Departure | Arrival Locations and Times:

  • John Ascuaga's Nugget: 7:00 a.m. | 6:45 p.m.
  • Grand Sierra Resort: 7:10 a.m. | 6:35 p.m.
  • Atlantis Hotel Casino: 7:25 a.m. | 6:20 p.m.
  • Peppermill Hotel Casino: 7:30 a.m. | 6:15 p.m.
  • Harrah's Reno: 7:35 a.m. | 6:05 p.m.
  • Circus Circus Reno: 7:40 a.m. | 6:00 p.m.
  • Eldorado & Silver Legacy: 7:45 a.m. | 5:55 p.m.
  • Sands Regency: 8:00 a.m. | 5:45 p.m.
  • Boomtown Hotel Casino: 8:15 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. (Reservations Only)
  • Arrive at Northstar: 9:00 a.m.
  • Depart Northstar: 4:45 p.m.

Reservations required. Walk-ups are first come first serve. For reservations or more information, visit www.TahoeSkiShuttle.com or call 877.274.7366.

North Lake Tahoe Express - 866.216.5222  

North Lake Tahoe ExpressDaily Airport Shuttle Service offering scheduled service from 3:30 a.m. until midnight to and from Northstar California and the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Reservations are required.

For schedules, route maps or more information, visit www.NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com or call 866.216.5222.

Northstar Charter Transportation - 530.562.3833

Group charter transportation available. Vehicles with 25 to 45 passenger seating capacity.

 

 

FROM: North Lake Tahoe
TO: Northstar
   

Truckee Dial-A-Ride - 530.587.7451

Dial-a-Ride is Truckee's door-to-door service provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act and serves Truckee residential communities. Persons with disabilities that prevent them from using Truckee Transit's fixed route bus system should contact Truckee Transit to receive priority service on Dial-A-Ride.

Reservations advised by 5:00 p.m. one day in advance. The cost is $4 per person or $1 for seniors, persons with physical disabilities and children under 12.

North Shore Ski Shuttle - 530.562.3559

Operating Schedule:
December 17, 2011 - April, 2012
Daily

Cost: Complimentary

Departure | Arrival Locations and Times:

  • Incline Village, Hyatt Regency: 8:00 a.m.
  • Crystal Bay, Biltmore Hotel Casino: 8:16 a.m.
  • Crystal Bay, Cal Neva Hotel Casino: 8:18 a.m.
  • Kings Beach, 7-11: 8:20 a.m.
  • Kings Beach, Dave's Ski Shop: 8:22 a.m.
  • Tahoe Vista, Tahoe Sands: 8:30 a.m.
  • Tahoe Vista, Mourelatos Lakeshore: 8:31 a.m.
  • Tahoe Vista, Firelite Lodge (across from Hwy 26 @ TART stop): 8:32 a.m.
  • Arrive at Northstar: 8:45 a.m.
  • Depart Northstar: 5:15 p.m. Across from the Public Safety Office

For more information, please call Northstar Transportation at 530.562.3559.

 

   

FROM: South Lake Tahoe
TO: Northstar
   

TahoeSkiShuttle.com - 877.274.7366

Operating Schedule:
January 30, 2012 - April 5, 2012
Monday + Wednesday

Cost: $15 per person, round trip.

Departure | Arrival Locations and Times:

  • Harvey's Hotel Casino: 7:55 a.m. | 5:30 p.m.
  • LTVR: 8:05 a.m. | 5:40 p.m.
  • Lakeland Village Resort: 8:10 a.m. | 5:45 p.m.
  • Transit Center: 8:20 a.m. | 5:55 p.m.
  • Harrah's & Embassy Suites: 8:25 a.m. | 6:00 p.m.
  • Mont Bleu Hotel Casino: 8:30 a.m. | 6:05 p.m.
  • Arrive at Northstar: 9:30 a.m. Post #7
  • Depart Northstar: 4:30 p.m. Post #7

Reservations required. Walk-ups are first come first serve. For reservations or more information, visit www.TahoeSkiShuttle.com or call 877.274.7366.

Water Shuttle via Lake Tahoe Cruises - 800.238.2463

Operating Schedule:
January 30, 2012 - April 5, 2012
Tuesday + Thursday

Cost: $125 per person, round trip, includes round trip boat cruise on Lake Tahoe, continental breakfast, adult lift ticket and apres entertainment on the boat ride back.

Departure | Arrival Locations and Times:

  • Depart Ski Run Marina, South Lake Tahoe: 7:30 a.m.
  • Arrive at Northstar California: 11:15 a.m.
  • Depart Northstar: 4:00 p.m.
  • Arrive Ski Run Marina, South Lake Tahoe: 7:45 p.m.

For reservations or more information, visit www.laketahoecruises.com or call 800.238.2463.
Click here for a detailed flyer on the Water Shuttle.

 

   

FROM: San Francisco + Sacramento
TO: Northstar
   

Bay Area Ski Bus - 925.680.4386 

Sleep on the way up, watch movies on the way home!

Now in its 16th season, the luxury Bay Area Ski Bus buses run every Saturday, every Sunday and one weekday per week with pick up locations in San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Sunnyvale, Foster City, Pleasanton and San Rafael. The buses are stylish and comfortable with a restroom, multiple TVs for movies, and of course, are run by professional drivers and hosts! So, avoid all the hassles of the early morning drive, driving in the snow and putting on chains, and the tiring drive home and hop on the Bay Area Ski Bus. It's convenient, safe and most of all Fun.

Cost (Include lift ticket, transportation, continental breakfast and after-ski refreshments):
$139 for Adults
$129 for Teens
$109 for Kids (4-12)
$129 for Seniors.

For more information, please visit www.bayareaskibus.com or call 925.680.4386.

North American Charter (NAC) Ski

North American Charter Ski is offering ski bus trips from South Bay, Mid-peninsular, San Francisco and East Bay to Northstar Resort on multiple weekends throughout the season. Besides discounted lift tickets, you can also book various rentals, beginner's packages, group lessons, etc. Please visit www.nacski.com/northstar to reserve your seat.

For more information, email info@nacski.com or visit www.nacski.com/Northstar.

Tahoe Snow & Sun Tours - 530.318.8821

Tahoe Snow and Sun ToursTahoe Snow and Sun is a South Lake Tahoe based ski, snowboard and mountain bike trip provider.  They offer affordable, all-inclusive bus trips to Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort from several Bay Area locations.  They are a locally based company enabling them to provide unique, on location services including immediate lift ticket distribution, great resort guidance and signature end of day mixers at the bus. 

Please visit us at www.TahoeSnowAndSun.com/Northstar to reserve seats.

 

Alpine Adventures - 916.737.SNOW (7669)

The Sacramento region's premier snowboard and ski adventures for kids, teens & adults. We offer board and ski trips on our Tahoe ski bus on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Please visit us at http://www.AlpineAdventuresOnline.com/ to reserve seats.

 

Reno Tahoe Ski Trips - 866.473.4821

Reno Tahoe Ski TripsTravel to Northstar on a luxury motorcoach and enjoy the scenic journey. Enjoy comfort, convenience, and value when you book your Northstar Ski & Snowboarding package at www.RenoTahoeSkiTrips.com. Packages include lift ticket, roundtrip transportation, breakfast and after ski snacks.

  • Receive a 5 - 10% discount for booking in advance
  • Earn reward points for future trips

For more information, visit www.RenoTahoeSkiTrips.com, or call 866.473.4821.

 

Silverado Stages, Inc. - 916.564.8455

Ski Bus ExpressLeave the driving to us. Silverado Stages, Inc. has been in business 20 years. It is the largest, privately held motor coach company with over 75 motor coaches. Saturday departures from Sacramento to Northstar Resort. Leave 7:00 a.m. from Sports Authority in Natomas, then leave Northstar Resort back to Sacramento at 5:00 p.m.

Book now at www.skibusexpress.com or call us at 916.564.8455.

 

PLEASE NOTE: While we are pleased to make you aware of these resources, Northstar  Resort is not responsible in any way with your use of these programs. You are responsible for your own safety. Northstar Resort will not be held liable for delays caused by road conditions, weather, breakdowns and other conditions beyond their control, and do not guarantee to arrive or depart from any location at a specific time.  If extreme weather conditions prevail resulting in road closure, shuttles can be cancelled.  Please call in advance.


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