Reno-Tahoe International Airport is Reno’s regional airport, with Truckee Tahoe Airport and Lake Tahoe Airport as two other regional options to compare. RNO is about a 9-minute drive from SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Reno Airport; Truckee Tahoe and Lake Tahoe airports involve longer drives.
- RNO offers shuttles, taxis, limousines, public transportation, rideshares and peer-to-peer car sharing.
RNO: the closest listed airport
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is the regional airport in Reno and offers a broad range of passenger and ground-transport services.
The airport names 10 passenger airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, JSX, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Volaris. It advertises more than 130 daily arrivals and departures and more than 20 nonstop destinations; some routes are seasonal.
Passenger services include restaurants and bars, retail shops, a passenger lounge, nursing pods and therapy dogs. Ground transport options include shuttles, taxis, limousines, public transportation, rideshares and peer-to-peer car sharing.
At the rideshare pickup loop outside baggage-claim Door D, follow airport signs to the designated zone; requests for Uber or Lyft go through their apps. The taxi waiting area is outside the D Doors, north of baggage claim. A guide to getting from RNO to the hotel covers the airport-to-hotel trip.
The Official Lake Tahoe Visitor Bureaus’ airport directions say RNO has nine car-rental agencies. Confirm rental availability and arrangements with the provider before you travel.
Truckee Tahoe Airport and the Reno drive
Truckee is 32 miles west of Reno via Interstate 80. Truckee Tahoe Airport may fit an itinerary centered on Truckee or North Lake Tahoe, though its transport choices differ from RNO’s.
On-field Go Rentals serves Truckee Tahoe Airport, with 24/7 service for existing reservations. North Lake Tahoe/Truckee public transportation and Reno-area limousine and transportation providers are also options. Contact providers to confirm availability and booking requirements.
Truckee’s main road connections to Lake Tahoe are Highway 267 and U.S. Route 89. For winter driving, prepare for mountain conditions and check Caltrans road conditions before setting out.
Lake Tahoe Airport and the longer transfer
Confirm Lake Tahoe Airport’s passenger services and transport options directly with the airport before choosing it.
The Official Lake Tahoe Visitor Bureaus describe RNO as the closest airport serving Lake Tahoe, with a 45-minute drive estimate to the lake. Actual journey time depends on your destination and road conditions. Paid shuttles run from RNO to North and South Lake Tahoe; rental cars, Uber and Lyft are also options.
Which airport fits your itinerary?
RNO offers the broadest range of described passenger and ground-transport services, while Truckee Tahoe and Lake Tahoe airports are alternatives to weigh against your destination and transport needs.
For a Tahoe-bound trip, decide first whether your destination is on the north or south side of the lake, then compare the route and transport options. From RNO, the route to South Lake Tahoe follows I-580 through Carson City, then U.S.
Route 50 for about 25 miles. For Kings Beach, Crystal Bay and Incline Village, take I-80 West to Truckee, then SR 267 East and SR 28. Tahoe City is reached via SR 89 South from I-80.
If you plan to travel around Reno between flights or drives, transport options around Reno’s airport area can help you plan local connections.
Confirming transport before booking
Confirm airport transport and road conditions before committing to a route, especially for a drive into the mountains. Mountain weather can change, and construction is seasonal. California road information is available at 1-800-427-7623; for Nevada, call 511 or 1-877-NV-ROADS.
Transport availability and airport services can change, so check the official site before you go. For RNO, use the airport’s official site; for road conditions, consult the relevant state transportation authority.
FAQs
Which airport is in Reno?
Reno-Tahoe International Airport, or RNO, is the regional airport in Reno. It names 10 passenger airlines.
How long is the drive from RNO to Lake Tahoe?
The Official Lake Tahoe Visitor Bureaus give a 45-minute drive estimate from RNO to the lake. The actual time depends on your destination and road conditions.
Can you get from RNO to Lake Tahoe without renting a car?
Yes. Paid shuttles run from RNO to North and South Lake Tahoe, and Uber and Lyft are also options.
What roads connect Truckee with Lake Tahoe?
Truckee’s two main road connections to Lake Tahoe are Highway 267 and U.S. Route 89.