Nearby Airports
The closest international airport is in Reno, Nevada. This is the one we recommend you fly into. However, it may also be possible to fly into San Francisco or Sacramento, California and take a bus or rental car to Lake Tahoe.
Shuttle/Bus from the Reno Airport
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Driving
Driving from Reno, Nevada (e.g. in a rental car) is the best path because it's a relatively short drive and the roads are wide and well maintained.
Driving from California can be much more hazardous in heavy snow and the route is more often subject to closure. Though this is not incredibly common in early December, you may want to avoid planning on California highways anyway.