Tahoe Transportation District announces 2026 summer service to Sand Harbor
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STATELINE, Nev. – Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) announces the return of the East Shore Express Service for the 2026 summer season, operating daily from Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, September 12. The service will follow the same successful route as 2025, with parking available at Tunnel Creek Parking Lot (1102 Tahoe Blvd.) and the Tahoe East Shore Trailhead.
The free transit line will run daily from 10 AM to approximately 6:30 PM, with continuous loop service connecting Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park.
Eastbound Stops: Incline Village to Sand Harbor
- Continuous loop service begins at 10:00 AM.
- Route start: 76 Gas Station (corner of Northwood Blvd. & Tahoe Blvd./SR 28).
- Sand Harbor is closed to incoming visitors after 3 PM. The last bus from Incline Village departs at 3 PM.
Westbound Stops: Sand Harbor to Incline Village
- Continuous loop service begins at 10:30 AM.
- Route start: Sand Harbor Visitor’s Center.
- Sand Harbor is open from 8 AM to one hour past sunset. Starting at 3:30 PM, there are only westbound stops. The last bus from Sand Harbor leaves at 6 PM.
“The East Shore Express has become an essential part of how residents and visitors access Sand Harbor during the summer,” said Jim Marino, Executive Director of the Tahoe Transportation District. “The East Shore Express helps reduce traffic congestion, improve safety along the SR 28 corridor, and deliver transportation solutions that enhance the visitor experience while helping protect the natural environment that makes Tahoe so special.”
TTD encourages residents and visitors to utilize the East Shore Express and other transit options to help minimize congestion in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Riders can download the Transit App for real-time bus tracking and trip planning.
For schedules and additional information on TART services, visit TahoeTruckeeTransit.com. Riders can also download the TART Connect App for curb-to-curb rides and easy transfers to the mainline bus system on the North Shore.
Before planning a visit to Sand Harbor, TTD and Nevada State Parks advise making parking reservations at http://www.reservenevada.com or visiting the State Parks Facebook page for real-time capacity updates.
For more information about the Tahoe Transportation District and its ongoing projects, visit http://www.tahoetransportation.org.
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