There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Virginia City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
3h 26m$271–563Drive 223.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Virginia Citycar 223.2 mi
4h 24m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
6h 6m$107–155Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 52m$159–265Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
5h 33m$165–516BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
4h$500–662Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
- Drive from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Virginia Citycar
6h 20m$110–117Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 51m$133–203
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Virginia City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Virginia City is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $270 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay K 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Oakland and Virginia City is 239 miles. The road distance is 224.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Virginia City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Oakland to Virginia City, including transfers.
Oakland to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Virginia City is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $270 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 6m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 8h 52m.
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, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Oakland to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Virginia City is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Oakland to Virginia City.
There are 384+ hotels available in Virginia City.