There are 5 ways to get from Colfax to Virginia City by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colfax to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Virginia Citytaxi
2h 30m$98–134Drive 106.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colfax to Virginia Citycar 106.1 mi
2h$20–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
4h 23m$116–175Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Colfax to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
2h 46m$85–114Train via Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Road (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
5h 27m$90–145
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colfax to Virginia City is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Colfax to Virginia City is to drive which takes 2h and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Colfax to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Colfax and arriving at RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay K 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Colfax station to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Colfax Amtrak Station and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Colfax and Virginia City is 107 miles. The road distance is 106.7 miles.
The best way to get from Colfax to Virginia City without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 30m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Colfax to Virginia City, including transfers.
Colfax to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Colfax station.
Colfax to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Colfax Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colfax to Virginia City is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Colfax, CA, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Colfax to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Colfax to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Colfax to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colfax to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Colfax to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colfax to Virginia City is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Colfax to Virginia City.
There are 27+ hotels available in Virginia City.