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How to get fromMonterey to Virginia Cityby plane, train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), shuttle, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Virginia City by plane, train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MRY - RNO
    4h 50m
    $293–753

  2. Drive 301 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Virginia Citycar car 301 mi
    6h 1m
    $55–80

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus
    3. Drive from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Virginia Citycar car
    10h 48m
    $127–157

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    13h 48m
    $177–323

  5. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    5h 26m
    $349–638

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    4h 20m
    $490–707

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club to Virginia Citytaxi taxi
    11h 10m
    $298–349

  8. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    11h 32m
    $158–222

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Virginia City via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, and Reno in around 13h 48m.

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