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How to get fromSan Francisco to Burning Manby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Burning Man by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Burner Express Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus San Francisco to Black Rock City
    11h 22m
    $123

  2. Drive 338.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Burning Mancar car 338.9 mi
    6h 36m
    $62–90

  3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, Burner Express Bus

    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
    11h 30m

  4. Fly from Oakland International Airport, Burner Express Bus

    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
    14h 8m

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

    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
    12h 28m

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Burning Man.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Burning Man, NV, USA?

Burner Express operates a bus from San Francisco to Black Rock City twice daily. Tickets cost $123 and the journey takes 11h.

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