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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Black Rock Desert by bus, unknown, plane, or train

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  1. Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus San Francisco to Black Rock City
    2. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    11h 21m

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    11h 29m

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    14h 7m

  4. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    12h 26m

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Francisco to Black Rock Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Black Rock Desert. However, you can take the bus to Black Rock City then travel to Black Rock Desert. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno Airport, take the bus to Black Rock City, then travel to Black Rock Desert.

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