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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Black Rock Desertby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Black Rock Desert by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SLC - 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 42m

  2. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    20h 14m

  3. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    20h 44m

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Salt Lake City to Black Rock Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 531.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Black Rock Desert, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salt Lake City to Black Rock Desert. However, you can take the line 704 vehicle to Airport Station, walk to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) 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 Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Black Rock Desert via RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, Amtrak Reno, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Reno Airport, and Black Rock City in around 20h 14m.

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