Getting Here and Getting Around
Airport, Amtrak, Local Ground Transport
We’re smack in the middle of all the fun stuff in town, so you know you’ll never be bored when you stay with us. A five minute walk across the street will take you to the Heavenly, and five minutes towards the Nevada state line will take you to the Casinos. During summer, a five minute walk will take you to the Lakeside beach. Also nearby are plenty of shops, bars, restaurants, and a grocery store – so you have everything you need.
South Lake Tahoe is easily accessible via four main airports:
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
55 miles to South Lake Tahoe
(approx.: 60-minute drive)
Sacramento International Airport
118 miles to South Lake Tahoe
(approx.: 2-hour drive)
San Francisco International Airport`
201 miles to South Lake Tahoe
(approx.: 3 ½-hour drive)
Oakland International Airport
194 miles to South Lake Tahoe
(approx.: 3 ½-hour drive )
Shuttle Transportation from Reno International Airport
South Tahoe Airporter
Shuttle service multiple times daily to South Lake Tahoe. Mellow Mountain Hostel is a short 5-minute walk from the Harveys Casino stop.
Hike Me Happy Tahoe
PCT, TRT, and all other outdoor enthusiasts looking for a resupply resource and great transport all year long should reach out to Ceci at (775) 315-5727 with “Hike Me Happy”. She’s a wonderful resource for all backpacker logistical needs, including local and nearby airport shuttle transportation!
AMTRAK Transit Center Bus Stop
Station ID: SLH
Transportation Center
(5-minute walk to Mellow Mountain Hostel)
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Stateline, CA 96150
Local Ground Transportation
The BlueGO Bus:
3 terminals: 2 in South Shore and 1 in Stateline.
The Nifty Fifty Trolley:
$3/all day access. The route runs every hour through South Lake Tahoe in summer months.
Lake Link Trolley:
A free app-based, on-demand service that uses 9-12 passenger van rentals.
