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 Avianca, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Virginia City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

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 $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $54 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 Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Virginia City, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 185 km and will cost you around $68. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 523 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 Avianca, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Virginia City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

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 $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $54 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 Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Virginia City, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 185 km and will cost you around $68. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Virginia City

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Airlines serving Virginia City

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,543 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,529 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 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, 489 reviews)
$114+
Sugarloaf Mountain Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 395 reviews)
$105+
My Place Hotel-Carson City, Nv
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 470 reviews)
$100+
Gold Dust West Carson City
3 stars
Good (7.7, 754 reviews)
$107+
The Federal Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.5, 389 reviews)
$117+
Edith Palmer's Country Inn, Historical Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$153+

Renting a car in Virginia City

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.