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How to get fromCalifornia to Black Rock Desertby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Black Rock Desert by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    11h 47m

  2. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    20h 47m

  3. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    24h 22m

  4. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel via Reno Airport (RNO)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    29h 54m

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    11h 46m

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    11h 47m

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    11h 50m

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    11h 43m

  9. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    22h 20m

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Black Rock Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from California to Black Rock Desert. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Black Rock Desert via San Francisco Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Mission St & 7th St, San Francisco, and Black Rock City in around 20h 47m.

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