There are 5 ways to get from Boise to Virginia City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BOI - RNO
5h 29m$461–521Drive 427.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boise to Virginia Citycar 427.3 mi
7h 13m$78–113Bus
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
- Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Farmington - Hampton Innbus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
20h 57m$249–399Bus, train via Pocatello
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
- Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Salt Lake City Airportbus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain
21h 47m$309–627Bus, train
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the train from Roy Station to Salt Lake Central Stationtrain 750
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain
22h 5m$271–529
Boise Airport (BOI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boise to Virginia City is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Boise to Virginia City is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $460 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Boise to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from S St 9th & W Myrtle St NWC and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via Boise, ID - Airport, Pocatello, ID - Red Lion, Main St / Park Ln and Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.
The distance between Boise and Virginia City is 364 miles. The road distance is 429.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boise to Virginia City without a car is to bus which takes 20h 57m and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Boise to Virginia City, including transfers.
Boise to Virginia City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Boise, ID - Airport station.
The best way to get from Boise to Virginia City is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $460 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 20h 57m.
Boise to Virginia City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Pocatello, ID - Red Lion station.
Virginia City is 1h behind Boise. It is currently 7:18 AM in Boise and 6:18 AM in Virginia City.
What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S St 9th & W Myrtle St NWC to Virginia City via Boise Airport, Boise, ID - Airport, Pocatello, ID - Red Lion, Farmington - Hampton Inn, Main St / Park Ln, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Sparks Transit Center in around 20h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Farmington - Hampton Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Salt Lake City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Virginia City is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Boise to Virginia City.
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