There are 4 ways to get from Las Vegas to Carson City by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAS - RNO
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
5h 3m$148–424Drive 417.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Las Vegas to Carson Citycar 417.1 mi
7h 35m$77–110Bus via Mojave
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus 395
15h 24m$114–172Bus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus 395
26h 13m$163–218
Las Vegas to Carson City by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to Carson City is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Las Vegas to Carson City is to fly and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $140 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas to Carson City. However, there are services departing from South Strip Transit Terminal and arriving at Stewart St. between 2nd and 3rd St- NB via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and Douglas County Community/Senior Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
The distance between Las Vegas and Carson City is 382 miles. The road distance is 419.5 miles.
The best way to get from Las Vegas to Carson City without a car is to bus via Mojave which takes 15h 24m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Las Vegas to Carson City, including transfers.
Las Vegas to Carson City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Strip Transit Terminal station.
Las Vegas to Carson City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas to Carson City is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Las Vegas to Carson City.
There are 388+ hotels available in Carson City.
What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Stewart St. between 2nd and 3rd St- NB via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, and Douglas County Community/Senior Center in around 15h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–280
Bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Las Vegas Strip to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
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