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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Virginia City by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2h 5m
    $287–399

  2. Drive 539.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Virginia Citycar car 539.7 mi
    9h 50m
    $99–143

  3. Train, bus via Mammoth Lakes

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Carson City - Hot Springs Road & Retail Drivebus bus 395
    15h 34m
    $547–623

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    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
    24h 33m
    $341–663

  5. Train, bus

    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 Carson City - Hot Springs Road & Retail Drivebus bus 395
    16h 31m
    $172–274

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    18h 23m
    $170–280

  7. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Carson City - Hot Springs Road & Retail Drivebus bus 395
    23h 15m
    $196–275

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Virginia City via Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Reno in around 24h 33m.

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