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How to get fromOakland to Virginia Cityby plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Virginia City by plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3h 19m
    $461–583

  2. Drive  223.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Virginia Citycar car 223.2 mi
    4h 26m
    $40–57

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    2. Drive from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Virginia Citycar car
    6h 20m
    $109–116

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    8h 52m
    $209–315

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    5h 43m
    $155–496

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    6h 36m
    $113–150

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 51m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 6h 52m.

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