There are 6 ways to get from Virginia City to San Francisco by plane, car, bus, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
2h 16m$272–561Drive 229.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia City to San Franciscocar 229.4 mi
4h 32m$42–61Drive, bus
- Drive from Virginia City to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarcar
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus Northstar
5h 13m$104–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
8h 56m$160–258Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
4h 43m$168–537Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
7h 59m$92–144
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia City to San Francisco is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia City to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $270 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia City to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from S Virginia Street and Damonte Ranch Parkway and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall and Reno Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia City to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Virginia City and San Francisco is 230 miles. The road distance is 230.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia City to San Francisco without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Virginia City to San Francisco, including transfers.
Virginia City to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Virginia City to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Virginia City to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $270 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Virginia City, NV, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Carlsbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia City to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Virginia City to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia City to San Francisco is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Virginia City to San Francisco.
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