TART Summer Transit Guide: Free, Easy, and Car-Free Travel All Season Long

Tahoe-Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART) has your transportation covered this summer with its expanded summer service from June 27 through September 1, 2025. With more routes, extended hours, and multiple free ride options, getting around without a car has never been easier.

Ride Free, All Day, Every Day

TART’s free daily bus service connects Tahoma to Incline Village, Truckee, and everywhere in between. For those heading out for dinner or sunset adventures, night service returns in Placer County, making it easy to explore after dark. Whether you’re commuting, beach-hopping, or supporting local businesses, TART offers a reliable, sustainable way to travel.

Plan your trip: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com

TART Connect: Your On-Demand Ride

TART Connect, the popular on-demand shuttle, will run peak summer service hours with free rides in Truckee and Zones 1, 2, 4, and 5. The service operates daily with extended evening hours to get you where you need to go, even after the sun sets.

New this year: Zone 3, covering Incline Village and Crystal Bay, will offer rides for just $2 per trip.

Book your ride through the TART Connect app or call (530) 553-0653.
Learn more: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com/TARTConnect

This program is funded in part by TOT-TBID Dollars at Work.

Kings Beach Summer Park & Ride

Headed to or from Kings Beach? From July 1 to August 31, enjoy free shuttle service from Northstar as part of the Summer Park and Ride program. Park for free at The Village at Northstar and ride directly to the North Tahoe Event Center, just steps from the beach.

Hours:

• Saturday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Fridays: Extended hours until 10:30 p.m.

Details: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com/ParkAndRide

4th of July Shuttle in Tahoe City

Skip the parking headaches and let TART get you to the fun! TART will offer special park-and-ride service for the Tahoe City 4th of July Fireworks Celebration so you can enjoy the festivities without the hassle.

Shuttle details: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com/4thOfJuly

A Smarter, Greener Way to Travel This Summer

Whether you’re commuting, recreating, or celebrating, TART helps make summer in Tahoe more connected, accessible, and eco-friendly.

For route maps, ride booking, and the latest updates, visit TahoeTruckeeTransit.com.