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How to get fromSan Diego to Carson Cityby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Carson City by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    4h 7m
    $211–309

  2. Drive 524.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Carson Citycar car 524.6 mi
    9h 31m
    $96–139

  3. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    17h 17m
    $118–203

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    4. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    25h 54m
    $268–558

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    19h 30m
    $106–203

  6. Bus via Greenfield

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    20h 7m
    $105–186

San Diego to Carson City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 19h 30m.

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