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How to get fromCalifornia to Virginia Cityby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Virginia City by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3h 27m
    $271–563

  2. Drive 444.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Virginia Citycar car 444.7 mi
    8h 27m
    $82–118

  3. Bus via Mammoth Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Carson City - Hot Springs Road & Retail Drivebus bus 395 / ...
    10h 47m
    $566–605

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    20h 37m
    $312–574

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3h 25m
    $398–763

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3h 26m
    $282–405

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3h 29m
    $136–441

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3h 22m
    $587–859

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    13h 54m
    $142–238

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between California, 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 vehicle from Los Angeles to Virginia City via Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, and Carson City - Hot Springs Road & Retail Drive in around 10h 47m.

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