There are 3 ways to get from Sparks to Virginia City by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 9 bus, line 56 bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay H to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mallbus 9 / ...
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Roadbus 56
- Take the taxi from Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Road to Virginia Citytaxi
1h 44m$59–80Drive 24.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sparks to Virginia Citycar 24.4 mi
34 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sparks to Virginia Citytaxi 24.4 mi
34 min$90–110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sparks to Virginia City is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Sparks to Virginia City is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
The distance between Sparks and Virginia City is 30 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sparks to Virginia City without a car is to line 9 bus and line 56 bus and taxi which takes 1h 44m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Sparks to Virginia City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sparks to Virginia City is 25 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Sparks to Virginia City.
There are 32+ hotels available in Virginia City.
What companies run services between Sparks, NV, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
There is no direct connection from Sparks to Virginia City. However, you can take the line 9 bus to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall, take the line 56 bus to Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Road, then take the taxi to Virginia City. Alternatively, you can drive from Sparks to Virginia City in around 34 min.
Bus from RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay H to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Road
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $55–110
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
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