There are 4 ways to get from Grand Junction to Virginia City by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane GJT - RNO
5h 44m$151–502Drive 740 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Junction to Virginia Citycar 740 mi
12h 37m$135–196Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
18h 5m$317–618Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MTJ - RNO
6h 14m$186–595
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Virginia City is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Virginia City is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $150 - $500.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Virginia City is 632 miles. The road distance is 744.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Virginia City without a car is to train which takes 18h 5m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Grand Junction to Virginia City, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Virginia City is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $150 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 18h 5m.
Virginia City is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 9:07 PM in Grand Junction and 8:07 PM in Virginia City.
Grand Junction to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $230–550 and the journey takes 17h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Virginia City is 744 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Grand Junction to Virginia City.
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