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How to get fromPhoenix to Black Rock Desertby plane, bus, unknown, subway, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Black Rock Desert by plane, bus, unknown, subway, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PHX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    11h 41m

  2. Bus, BART, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Powell Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    30h 32m

  3. Taxi, train, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    5. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    35h 54m

  4. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    32h 57m

Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Black Rock Desert, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Black Rock Desert. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno Airport, take the bus to Black Rock City, then travel to Black Rock Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Black Rock Desert via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, King & Virginia, Berryessa BART, Berryessa / North San Jose, Powell Street, San Francisco, and Black Rock City in around 30h 32m.

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