Travel & Stay
Getting to Truckee
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
At just under an hour away by car, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the airport nearest to Truckee and our recommended airport for out-of-town guests.
The North Lake Tahoe Express is a shuttle service available from the Reno airport directly to Northstar (and back). Please book at least 24 hours in advance. Note that there is a discount for purchasing shuttle tickets for multiple passengers simultaneously, so if you are able to coordinate with other guests, we recommend it!
If you’d prefer to rent a car to get yourself from the Reno airport to Truckee, please use convention code (CV) 01PW0075 on the Hertz website to receive a discount on your rental car for the duration of your stay.
Please note that Lyfts/Ubers are not reliable in the Truckee area.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento is just under 2 hours away by car. There is no shuttle service from SMF, so a rental car would be required.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
SFO is just under 3.5 hours away by car. There is no shuttle service from SFO, so a rental car would be required.
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK is just under 3.5 hours away by car. There is no shuttle service from OAK, so a rental car would be required.
Getting Around Northstar / Truckee
Most events will be taking place within Northstar Village, which has some free transportation options. If you are just here for the wedding and staying within the village/resort, a car should not be necessary. There are several (free!) shuttle services that can get you around the resort and the greater Truckee/Lake Tahoe areas. If you are staying in an AirBNB or hotel outside the resort, or are planning on extending your stay in the area, we’d recommend considering renting a car as there are no Ubers or Lyfts in the area. Similarly, booking a rental car allows you the freedom to explore the beautiful area to your liking!
Northstar Shuttle
Northstar Resort provides a free shuttle that can be used to get around the resort. Download the shuttle app here.
Hertz Rental Car
Use convention code (CV) 01PW0075 on the Hertz website to receive a discount on your rental car for the duration of your stay.
TART Connect
Tahoe Truckee Area Region Transit (TART) has an app, TART Connect, that provides an on-demand ride service in the greater North Lake Tahoe area. Download the app here. If you don’t have the app, you can also call (530) 553-0653.
TART Transit
TART is free, regional transit that can get you around the greater North Lake Tahoe area. The Hwy 267 Route stops at Northstar and can get you to Truckee (downtown) or to Kings Beach and Crystal Bay (along Lake Tahoe). There are other routes that can get you to other destinations, but you’d need to transfer to a different route in Truckee or Crystal Bay. Click here for more information / bus times.
TART Dial-a-Ride
Schedule your ride 24 hrs in advance by calling (530) 550-7451 or registering here. More information here.
Taxi Services
Independent Taxi: (530) 546-8687
North Tahoe Checker Taxi: (866) 420-8294
Lodging Recommendations
Labor Day Weekend is a very busy time in Lake Tahoe. While we do have discounts for you below, we do not have a room block at any of the places. All lodging options are first come, first serve, so we recommend booking as soon as you can!
Northstar Resort offers various lodging options, ranging from traditional hotel rooms, to multi-room condos, to houses. They are managed by a variety of different companies as well as private owners on AirBNB and VRBO. We suggest staying on the Northstar Resort property, which is similar to a neighborhood and about two miles wide, for easy navigation during the wedding weekend. On-resort properties are either walking distance from Big Springs Express Gondola (our venue's access point), or accessible by the free Northstar Resort shuttle. Properties specifically within Northstar Village (think of this like a town square) are those within walking distance of Big Springs Gondola & the after-party, other options in the resort might require a shuttle or a longer walk (but can accommodate larger groups). Both choices work well! If you stay off-site, we do recommend having a car, as Ubers and Lyfts are unreliable in the North Lake Tahoe area. All options below keep you within the resort.
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5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, California 96161 | (855) 332-1601
Lodging options range from standard hotel rooms to multi-bedroom condos/houses and start at <$200/night.
Reserve online: Use this link to book a room in this block with the discounted rate.
Reserve over the phone: Call the Groups line at 855-332-1601 to book reservations over the phone. Reference our group code (SNSW24HG) or mention our group name: (Garratt/Hamrick Wedding) to receive the discount.
There are a couple different options available to you at the link above. The Village Condos & Village Hotel Rooms are centrally located within the Village itself and are walking distance from Big Springs Express Gondola, as well as other shops and restaurants. The Ski Trails & Mountain Condos are ~1/4 mile to 1 mile outside the Village and would require a short walk or shuttle ride to get into the Village.
Please note, there is a two night minimum to receive the discount. Northstar Resort will not guarantee or block inventory for us. The availability of these accommodations is on a first come first serve basis, so please book as far ahead of time as you can.
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EastWest Hospitality manages a number of properties at Northstar Resort, within walking or shuttle distance from our wedding venue. Many of these properties include kitchens and multiple bedrooms and are a great option for groups looking to stay together.
Mention the Hamrick-Garratt wedding or use the link above to save 10% on your stay during our wedding weekend.
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Search “Northstar Resort” for your location on the AirBNB / VRBO websites. Be sure to ask the owner whether there’s access to to the Northstar Shuttle, if it’s not listed in the description.
We’ve found some great options here, especially if you’re interested in staying with a group of people in a large house. Below are lists of properties that we’ve put together, but please know that there are way more available that just the ones we’ve saved!
VRBO List / AirBNB Dog-Friendly List / AirBNB Not Dog-Friendly List
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970 Northstar Drive, Truckee, California 96161 | (530) 562-3900
Walking distance to the Big Springs Gondola. We do not have a room block here, but this is another convenient option.