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How to get fromTruckee to Virginia Cityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Truckee to Virginia City by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, line 56 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Renotrain train
    2. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay K 4SS to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mallbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Roadbus bus 56
    4. Take the taxi from Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Road to Virginia Citytaxi taxi
    3h 5m
    $70–103

  2. Drive 54.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Virginia Citycar car 54.5 mi
    1h 8m
    $10–15

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Clubbus bus Hwy267
    2. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club to Virginia Citytaxi taxi
    1h 43m
    $180–220

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  • Distance: 61.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Truckee to Virginia City. However, you can take the train to Reno, walk to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay K 4SS, take the 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 Truckee to Virginia City in around 1h 8m.

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