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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Virginia City by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3h 30m
    $588–813

  2. Drive  444.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Virginia Citycar car 444.7 mi
    8h 27m
    $74–107

  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
    $469–707

  5. 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 32m
    $132–409

  6. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    5h 3m
    $171–656

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Carson City - Hot Springs Road & Retail Drivebus bus 395
    12h 31m
    $131–190

  8. 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
    14h 14m
    $146–221

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Virginia City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 428 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 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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