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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Virginia Cityby unknown, ferry, tram, plane, bus, car, train, subway, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Virginia City by unknown, ferry, tram, plane, bus, car, train, subway, or taxi

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  1. Travel, ferry, tram to San Francisco International Airport, fly

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    4h 7m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus, drive

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus
    4. Drive from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Virginia Citycar car
    7h 7m

  3. Travel, ferry, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train
    10h 9m

  4. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    6h 40m

  5. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    5h 16m

  6. Travel, ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club to Virginia Citytaxi taxi
    8h 25m

  7. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    9h 37m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Virginia City. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Virginia City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Virginia City via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Market St & Hyde St, Hyde St & Grove St, Rhode Island St & 16th St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar in around 7h 7m.

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