There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Virginia City by plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
3h 8m$270–562Drive 229.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Virginia Citycar 229.2 mi
4h 32m$42–61Bus, drive
- Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
- Drive from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Virginia Citycar
5h 13m$104–109Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 8m$160–266Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
5h 46m$161–508Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
4h 5m$452–664Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
7h 29m$93–145
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Virginia City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Virginia City is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $270 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Road via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay K 4SS and RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between San Francisco and Virginia City is 229 miles. The road distance is 230.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Virginia City without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from San Francisco to Virginia City, including transfers.
San Francisco to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Virginia City is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $270 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 9h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
San Francisco to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Virginia City is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from San Francisco to Virginia City.
There are 401+ hotels available in Virginia City.