There are 7 ways to get from Alameda to Virginia City by plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or train
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Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
3h 19m$461–583Drive 226.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alameda to Virginia Citycar 226.4 mi
4h 32m$39–56Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
- Drive from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Virginia Citycar
6h 20m$109–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Martinez to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 43m$213–317Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
5h 20m$149–476Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
6h 36m$112–149Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 51m
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Virginia City is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Virginia City is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $460 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay K 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Reno via Martinez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Alameda and Virginia City is 239 miles. The road distance is 227.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Virginia City without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Alameda to Virginia City, including transfers.
Alameda to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Virginia City is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $460 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $320 and takes 8h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oakland to Virginia City via Martinez and Reno in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Alameda to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Alameda to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Martinez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Virginia City is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Alameda to Virginia City.
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