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How to get fromSan Diego to Black Rock Desertby plane, bus, unknown, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Black Rock Desert by plane, bus, unknown, train, or subway

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  1. Fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    10h 26m

  2. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    25h 19m

  3. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    28h 18m

  4. Bus, BART, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus 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
    26h 30m

  5. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel via Reno Airport (RNO)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Renotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    5. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    33h 49m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Black Rock Desert, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Black Rock Desert. However, you can 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 vehicle from America Plaza Station to Black Rock Desert via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Mission St & 7th St, San Francisco, and Black Rock City in around 25h 19m.

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