There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Virginia City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SLC - RNO
3h 21m$232–423Drive 524.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salt Lake City to Virginia Citycar 524.7 mi
7h 50m$96–139Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
10h 20m$169–259Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain California Zephyr
11h 8m$269–485
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Virginia City is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Virginia City is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $230 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Virginia City is 453 miles. The road distance is 527.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Virginia City without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Salt Lake City to Virginia City, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Virginia City is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $230 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 10h 20m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $490 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Salt Lake City to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Virginia City is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 8:44 PM in Salt Lake City and 7:44 PM in Virginia City.
Salt Lake City to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Virginia City is 528 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Salt Lake City to Virginia City.
There are 399+ hotels available in Virginia City.