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

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Black Rock Desert by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    12h 34m

  2. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    30h 56m

  3. Train, bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    5. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    34h 7m

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Seattle to Black Rock Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 682.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 34m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Black Rock Desert, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Black Rock Desert. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Black Rock Desert via Sacramento Bus Station, Amtrak Reno, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Reno Airport, and Black Rock City in around 30h 56m.

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