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 24 km 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 $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $59 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 293 km 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 FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 523 km and will cost you around $32. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 1344 km.

Plane

Although Virginia City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 24 km 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 $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $59 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 293 km 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 FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 523 km and will cost you around $32. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 1344 km.

Airports near Virginia City

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Airlines serving Virginia City

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (926 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (760 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 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, 490 reviews)
$114+
Sugarloaf Mountain Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 396 reviews)
$116+
My Place Hotel-Carson City, Nv
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 477 reviews)
$125+
Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1452 reviews)
$106+
Gold Dust West
3 stars
Good (7.7, 747 reviews)
$109+
The Federal Hotel Downtown Carson City Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, 374 reviews)
$91+

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. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Virginia City, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Virginia City, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.