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

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There are 7 ways to get from Folsom to Black Rock Desert by bus, unknown, plane, train, or subway

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  1. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    15h 21m

  2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SMF - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    14h 31m

  3. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel via South Lake Tahoe

    1. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus 50x / ...
    2. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Stateline Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    5. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    15h 27m

  4. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    16h 47m

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

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    17h 15m

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    5. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    15h 39m

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    16h 9m

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Folsom to Black Rock Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 265.7 mi
  • Duration: 15h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Folsom to Black Rock Desert. However, you can take the vehicle to Sacramento Valley Station, walk to Sacramento, take the bus to Reno, walk to Amtrak Reno, take the bus to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, walk to Reno Airport, take the bus to Black Rock City, then travel to Black Rock Desert. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to 8th & K Station, walk to J St. at 8th St., take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 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.

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