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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Black Rock Desert by plane, bus, unknown, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane AUS - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    13h 46m

  2. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    5. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    2d 6h

  3. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    2d 13h

  4. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GRK - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    15h 36m

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAT - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    17h

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Austin to Black Rock Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,515 mi
  • Duration: 13h 46m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Black Rock Desert, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Black Rock Desert. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno Airport, take the bus to Black Rock City, then travel to Black Rock Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Black Rock Desert via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Mission St & 7th St, San Francisco, and Black Rock City in around 2d 6h.

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