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How to get fromVirginia City to Nevada Cityby train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Virginia City to Nevada City by train (Amtrak) or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    4h 23m
    $161–226
  2. Drive 106.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia City to Nevada Citycar car 106.1 mi
    2h 5m
    $20–28
  3. Train via S Virginia Street and Damonte Ranch Parkway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    5h 57m
    $137–204

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

Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 26m.

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