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How to get fromSan Jose to Black Rock Cityby subway, bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Black Rock City by subway, bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. BART, Burner Express Bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Powell Streetsubway subway Green-S
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus San Francisco to Black Rock City
    13h 18m
    $132–134

  2. Drive 365.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Black Rock Citycar car 365.7 mi
    6h 43m
    $67–97

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, Burner Express Bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    11h 47m

  4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Burner Express Bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    10h 36m

  5. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, Burner Express Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MRY - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    15h 25m

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: 325.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Black Rock City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Black Rock City. However, you can take the subway to Powell Street, walk to San Francisco, then take the bus to Black Rock City. Alternatively, you can drive from San Jose to Black Rock City in around 6h 43m.

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