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 Avianca, JetBlue and Hawaiian 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 $107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $41 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, FlixBus and Bus. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 115 miles and will cost you around $33. From Glendale, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 545 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 Avianca, JetBlue and Hawaiian 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 $107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $41 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, FlixBus and Bus. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 115 miles and will cost you around $33. From Glendale, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 545 miles.

Airports near Virginia City

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Airlines serving Virginia City

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,650 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (476 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, 393 reviews)
$116+
My Place Hotel-Carson City, Nv
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 473 reviews)
$102+
Gold Dust West
3 stars
Good (7.7, 746 reviews)
$102+
The Federal Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, 385 reviews)
$93+
Super 8 by Wyndham Carson City
2 stars
Good (6.8, 25 reviews)
$77+

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. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Virginia City, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Virginia City, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.