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L2 · Significant

Northstar California

CA · Epic Pass·April 12–13, 2026

8"
Snowfall
54
Score

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Route Options

Pre-researched routes from major origin cities. Drive times are airport → resort.

RNOReno
0.67hdrive
35 mi
No flight needed

Primary airport. I-80 West to Truckee, then Hwy 267 South to Northstar (Exit 188B). Hwy 267 is 6 miles, well-plowed, rarely closes. Storm conditions 75–150min due to I-80 Donner Summit.

Ground Transport

Shuttle North Lake Tahoe Express~$49

Direct service from RNO to Northstar Village. Also: TART Hwy 267 route hourly between Crystal Bay and Truckee with Northstar stops. Free weekend Park & Ride shuttles from Truckee to Northstar through Apr 12, 2026.

Rideshare Uber, Lyft~$100

$70–$130 from RNO. Reasonable availability within Northstar area in season due to the Village.

Rental Car Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, Sixt~$140

Same RNO rental center. Parking requires reservation on weekends/holidays. Free options limited. Preferred parking $30–$40/day. AWD/4WD recommended for I-80.

SMFSacramento
2hdrive
105 mi
~$391

Secondary airport. I-80 East to Truckee, Hwy 267 South. Same Donner Summit concerns. Storm conditions 3–5hrs.

Ground Transport

Rental Car Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty~$105

On-airport rental center. Same I-80 Donner Summit issues. AWD/4WD recommended.

SFOSan Francisco
3.5hdrive
195 mi
~$391

Alternate airport. I-80 East to Truckee, then Hwy 267 South. Storm conditions 5–8hrs.

Ground Transport

Rental Car Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, Sixt, Fox~$100

$60–$140/day for SUV. AWD/4WD recommended for Sierra portion.

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Lodging

Slopeside

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Slopeside luxury at Northstar. Ski-in/ski-out. The premium option.

$500–$1200/night

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Ski Village

Northstar Village Condos (VRBO)

Various condos in and around Northstar Village on VRBO.

$200–$500/night

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The Village at Northstar Condos

Walk to lifts from the Village. Restaurants, shops on-site. Convenient but pricey.

$250–$400/night

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Nearby Town

Truckee Hotels (various)

15 min drive to Northstar. Best budget selection in the area.

$90–$150/night

Gravity Haus Truckee

Boutique hotel in Truckee. 15 min drive to Northstar.

$200–$350/night

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Cost Estimate

Rough estimate for a 2-night trip. Drive-only route — no flight needed.

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Ground Transport

Lodging

Trip Length

Nights
2
Days skiing
2
🚗 No flight needed$0
🚗 Shuttle~$49
🏨 Lodging × 2 nights~$1000
🎿 Lift tickets × 2 days
Epic PassFree
Total (est.)~$1,049