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

Virginia City in October
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Virginia City in October
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 22m.

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 $64 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 Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 210 miles and will cost you around $25. From Oakland, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 365 miles.

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 22m.

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 $64 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 Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 210 miles and will cost you around $25. From Oakland, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 365 miles.

Airports near Virginia City

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Airlines serving Virginia City

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,638 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,577 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,000 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,751 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,578 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,548 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (747 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Virginia City

Most booked hotels in Virginia City

Virginia City Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 488 reviews)
$114+
Sugarloaf Mountain Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 396 reviews)
$116+
My Place Hotel-Carson City, Nv
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 482 reviews)
$125+
Gold Dust West Carson City
3 stars
Good (7.8, 737 reviews)
$108+
Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1455 reviews)
$106+
The Federal Hotel Downtown Carson City Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, 373 reviews)
$88+

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.

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.