What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Carson City?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Carson City is to bus which costs $5 - $12 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Carson City?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Carson City is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Carson City?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Carson City. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Washington Street and W Plaza Street via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Carson City?

The distance between Sacramento and Carson City is 163 miles. The road distance is 129.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Carson City without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Carson City without a car is to bus via Reno which takes 4h 16m and costs $23 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Carson City?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Sacramento to Carson City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Carson City bus from?

Sacramento to Carson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Sacramento to Carson City bus arrive?

Sacramento to Carson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Carson City?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Carson City is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Sacramento to Carson City.

Where can I stay near Carson City?

There are 389+ hotels available in Carson City.

Sacramento to Carson City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Carson City by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Bus via Reno
best
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus Crsn
4h 16m
$24–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
2. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
6h 23m
$6–12
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus Crsn
7h
$51–104
Drive 128.6 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Carson Citycar 128.6 mi
2h 43m
$24–34

Sacramento to Carson City by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 16mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Washington Street and W Plaza Street via Reno Amtrak and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 4h 16m.

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