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How to get fromBlack Rock Desert to San Franciscoby unknown, bus, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Black Rock Desert to San Francisco by unknown, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Travel, Burner Express Bus

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    1. Walk from Black Rock Desert to Black Rock Cityunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Black Rock City to San Franciscobus bus Black Rock City to San Francisco
    7h 21m

  2. Travel, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Walk from Black Rock Desert to Reno-Airport-RNOunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    5h 3m

  3. Travel, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Walk from Black Rock Desert to Reno-Airport-RNOunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    6h 22m

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Black Rock Desert to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Black Rock Desert, NV, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Black Rock Desert to San Francisco. However, you can travel to Black Rock City then take the bus to San Francisco. Alternatively, you can travel to Reno-Airport-RNO airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 16th Street / Mission.

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