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How to get fromSan Jose to Carson Cityby plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Carson City by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    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 RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    4h 38m
    $366–562

  2. Drive  216.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Carson Citycar car 216.4 mi
    4h 30m
    $40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus bus 22
    8h 38m
    $128–135

  4. Train, bus via S Stewart Street at Supreme Court

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    11h 17m
    $78–173

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, 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 RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    5h 48m
    $230–500

  6. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to West Oaklandsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    9h 19m
    $40–75

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    9h 21m
    $73–138

San Jose to Carson City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Stewart St. between 2nd and 3rd St- NB via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, Stateline Transit Center, and Douglas County Community/Senior Center in around 8h 38m.

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