There are 4 ways to get from West Yellowstone to Virginia City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Yellowstone Airport (WYS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane WYS - RNO
5h 21m$170–518Drive 725 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Yellowstone to Virginia Citycar 725 mi
11h 26m$133–192Bus
- Take the bus from West Yellowstone, MT to Rexburg, IDbus
- Take the bus from Rexburg, ID - AmericInn to Downtown Salt Lakebus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
19h 29m$233–407Bus, train
- Take the bus from West Yellowstone, MT to Rexburgbus
- Take the bus from Rexburg to Downtown Salt Lakebus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain
21h 36m$308–609
Yellowstone Airport (WYS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Yellowstone to Virginia City is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from West Yellowstone to Virginia City is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from West Yellowstone to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from West Yellowstone, MT and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via Rexburg, ID - AmericInn and Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
The distance between West Yellowstone and Virginia City is 598 miles. The road distance is 729.2 miles.
The best way to get from West Yellowstone to Virginia City without a car is to bus which takes 19h 29m and costs $230 - $410.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from West Yellowstone to Virginia City, including transfers.
West Yellowstone to Virginia City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from West Yellowstone, MT station.
The best way to get from West Yellowstone to Virginia City is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 19h 29m.
West Yellowstone to Virginia City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Rexburg, ID station.
Virginia City is 1h behind West Yellowstone. It is currently 9:35 PM in West Yellowstone and 8:35 PM in Virginia City.
What companies run services between West Yellowstone, MT, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Yellowstone Airport (WYS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Yellowstone, MT to Virginia City via Rexburg, ID - AmericInn, Downtown Salt Lake, Arena Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Sparks Transit Center in around 19h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Yellowstone Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Yellowstone Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from West Yellowstone, MT to Rexburg, ID
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Rexburg, ID - AmericInn to Downtown Salt Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from West Yellowstone, MT to Rexburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Rexburg to Downtown Salt Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between West Yellowstone to Virginia City is 729 miles. It takes approximately 11h 26m to drive from West Yellowstone to Virginia City.
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