There are 5 ways to get from Missoula to Carson City by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Missoula International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MSO - RNO
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
8h 26m$104–510Drive 779.5 mi
- Drive from Missoula to Carson Citycar 779.5 mi
14h 41m$143–206Drive to Bert Mooney Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Missoula to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)car
- Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BTM - RNO
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
9h 39m$106–472Drive to Helena Regional Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Missoula to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)car
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane HLN - RNO
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
8h 28m$135–640Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Missoula to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane FCA - RNO
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
9h 30m$137–643
Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missoula to Carson City is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Missoula to Carson City is to fly and bus which takes 8h 26m and costs $100 - $550.
The distance between Missoula and Carson City is 629 miles. The road distance is 784 miles.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Missoula to Carson City, including transfers.
Carson City is 1h behind Missoula. It is currently 11:56 AM in Missoula and 10:56 AM in Carson City.
Yes, the driving distance between Missoula to Carson City is 784 miles. It takes approximately 14h 41m to drive from Missoula to Carson City.
There are 398+ hotels available in Carson City.
What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?
There is no direct connection from Missoula to Carson City. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Missoula International Airport, walk to Missoula International Airport (MSO) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Terminal Way and Vassar Street, take the line 12 bus to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall, then take the bus to Washington Street and W Plaza Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Missoula to Carson City in around 14h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Bert Mooney Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Bert Mooney Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
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
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
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
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
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