There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Virginia City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tucson
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane TUS - RNO
5h 49m$170–580Drive 820.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Virginia Citycar 820.5 mi
16h 16m$150–217Train, bus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Carson City - Hot Springs Road & Retail Drivebus 395
23h 55m$260–475Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Tucson to Mercedbus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus
24h 16m$200–285Bus to Phoenix, fly
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PHX - RNO
5h 15m$305–656Bus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Mercedbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Carson City - Hot Springs Road & Retail Drivebus 395
28h 41m$228–294Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
31h 57m$389–804
Tucson (TUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Virginia City is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 16h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Virginia City is to bus and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $300 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall via 6th Av/Pennington, Tucson, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay K 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Reno via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 57m.
The distance between Tucson and Virginia City is 747 miles. The road distance is 825.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Virginia City without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 55m and costs $260 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Tucson to Virginia City, including transfers.
Tucson to Virginia City bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Tucson station.
Tucson to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Virginia City is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Sacramento, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 24h 16m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $850 and takes 31h 57m.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to Virginia City via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/Pennington, Tucson, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Reno Amtrak, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay K 4SS, and RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall in around 24h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Carson City - Hot Springs Road & Retail Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Carson City - Hot Springs Road & Retail Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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Booking & Getting There
Tucson to Virginia City bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
Tucson to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Virginia City is 825 miles. It takes approximately 16h 16m to drive from Tucson to Virginia City.
There are 389+ hotels available in Virginia City.






