Virginia City travel guide
Virginia City Tourism | Virginia City Guide
You're Going to Love Virginia City
With a population of 855, Virginia City is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Virginia City to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Virginia City
How to Get to Virginia City
Plane
Although Virginia City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 15 miles from Virginia City. Airlines that fly from the United States to Virginia City include Air France, Avianca and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Virginia City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Virginia City. The train journey from Virginia City to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $48 for a 7h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Virginia City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 182 miles from Virginia City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Virginia City, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 395 miles and will cost you around $29. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $307 for a journey of 485 miles.
Airports near Virginia City
Airlines serving Virginia City
Where to stay in popular areas of Virginia City
Most booked hotels in Virginia City
Renting a car in Virginia City
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Virginia City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Virginia City is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.