Getting Here

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Wanderlust CA takes place at Squaw Valley USA located in North Lake Tahoe. The physical address for the festival is 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146.

BY CAR
From Reno
-Take I-80 West into California and on to Truckee
-Take Exit 185 to CA-89 South towards Lake Tahoe
-Drive on CA-89 South for 8 miles
-Turn right at Squaw Valley Rd. until you get to Squaw Valley USA

From Sacramento (About 2 hours)
-Take I-80 East towards Truckee
-Take Exit 185 to CA-89 South towards Lake Tahoe
-Drive on CA-89 South for 8 miles
-Turn right at Squaw Valley Rd. until you get to Squaw Valley USA

From San Francisco (About 3 hours)
-Take I-80 East towards Truckee
-Take Exit 185 to CA-89 South towards Lake Tahoe
-Drive on CA-89 South for 8 miles
-Turn right at Squaw Valley Rd. until you get to Squaw Valley USA

Parking is available at Squaw Valley USA and is free for all Wanderlust ticketholders.

BY AIR
If you're coming from out of state, you can fly into one of four international airports.  The closest are Reno (RNO) and Sacramento (SMF), but both Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO) are options as well.  Remember that a car rental is not the only option
- the Amtrak train passes through San Francisco and Sacramento on its way to Truckee, which is only 8 miles from Wanderlust.  Because there are many public transportation options out of Reno, we've provided additional information below.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is conveniently located 42 miles from Wanderlust. The airport is along the I-80 and US-395 interchange. The airport is served by major carriers with non-stop flights from most major US destinations. There are several ways to get from the airport to the festival:

Rental Cars
There are several rental car companies that operate out of the Reno/Tahoe International Airport. We recommend booking your vehicle in advance. For availability visit Hertz, Enterprise, Thrifty, Budget, National or Avis.

North Lake Tahoe Express
Available from 3:30AM until Midnight! Reasonable rates, regularly scheduled service, and it drops you off right at Squaw. Call (866) 216-5222 for reservations or visit www.NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com 

Tahoe Area Public Transportation
The Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association offers a few different public transportation options for visitors and locals, including TART, Tahoe Trolley and Truckee Transit. For a complete list of options and route maps visit TNT/TMA.

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The Sacramento International Airport is 96 miles from Wanderlust (about a 2 hour drive).  Service is available from 13 major carriers with many non-stop flights from most major US destinations. The most convenient way to get from the airport to Wanderlust is to book your own rental car. But for those on a budget, Amtrak and Greyhound are great alternatives.

Rental Cars
All rental car agencies at Sacramento International are located in one centralized area. Shuttle busses frequently transport passengers between the rental car terminal and the rental car shuttle stops in front of each terminal. For more information about rental cars check out Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.

Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Oakland International Airport is another option for flying to Wanderlust. The airport is 200 miles from the festival (about a 3 hour drive). A rental car can be easily booked at the airport, but for those on a budget Amtrak and Greyhound provide daily services from Oakland to Truckee.

Rental Cars
Rental Car Shuttle buses operate between the terminals and the Rental Car Center. While the Rental Car Center is open 24 hours a day, travelers should check with their car rental agency's reservation center for hours of operation at OAK and make arrangements for special arrival and departure requests. For more information and to book a rental car check out Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, or Thrifty.

San Francisco International Aiport (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is 206 miles from Wanderlust (about a 3 hour drive). The airport is served by all major carriers and can be reached by all major US destinations. Booking a rental car is the most convenient way to get to the festival, but trains and buses run daily to Truckee, CA from San Francisco.

Rental Cars
San Francisco International Airport's Rental Car Center allows travelers to pick up and drop off rental cars at one convenient, central location. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty car rental counters are all available, including a green rental car program with a discount.

By Train
The Amtrak California Zephyr train makes daily stops in nearby Truckee, CA, and offers easy connections to and from San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and Reno.  Click here to get the latest schedule, or download the California Zephyr PDF here. 

Once you arrive at the train station in Truckee, you may still need to arrange transportation to Wanderlust, which is about 11 miles away.  Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) has service running several times daily or you can take a taxi, such as Eco Taxi. See the Getting Around section below for more information.

Ridesharing
As an environmentally friendly festival, we hope that you will consider ridesharing. It's a great way to meet fellow wanderers. To connect with other people looking to carpool use your PickupPal memebership or become a member for free, it's quick and easy! Then join the Wanderlust Festival group and start making plans!

TAXIS & CABS

GETTING AROUND
If you're staying at the Resort at Squaw Creek in the lower Valley, there is a free shuttle The Village at Squaw Valley and the Resort at Squaw Creek. The shuttle operates daily between 7AM and Midnight.  It's also close enough to walk.  

Shuttle Phone: 530.583.6300  
Pick -Up Locations: Cable car roundabout, near Starbucks.
Runs every 15 and 45 minutes past the hour

If you're staying outside the Valley, there are a number of ways to get around North Lake Tahoe without a car.

TART Tahoe Area Regional Tranist
TART operates along 30 miles of Lake Tahoe shoreline and includes a shuttle between Tahoe City and Truckee via Hwy. 89. TART connects with Truckee Transit, Greyhound & Amtrak at the Truckee Depot. Buses stop at TART signs on the side of the road in direction of travel.

PHONE: 530.550.1212 or 800.736.6365
WEB: Click Here
Pick-Up Locations: Outside of 22 Station East

Schedule:
Outside of 22 Station East
6:46 AM | 7:47 AM | 8:47 AM | 9:47 AM | 10:47 AM | 11:47 AM
12:47 PM | 1:47 PM | 2:47 PM | 4:06 PM | 5:06 PM |

Truckee to Tahoe City
7:54AM | 8:54AM | 9:54AM | 10:54AM | 11:54AM
12:54 PM | 1:54 PM | 2:54 PM | 4:07 PM | 5:07 PM | 6:07 PM |

Prices:
Adult one way - $1.50
Senior/Youth (6-12) one way - $0.75
Children under 5 ride FREE.
Multi fare discounts available.