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 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Virginia City. The train journey from Virginia City to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $49 for a 10h 33m 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 Las Vegas, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 781 km and will cost you around $152. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $172 for a journey of 2358 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 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Virginia City. The train journey from Virginia City to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $49 for a 10h 33m 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 Las Vegas, the bus ride to Virginia City takes 781 km and will cost you around $152. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $172 for a journey of 2358 km.

Airports near Virginia City

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Airlines serving Virginia City

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,944 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,550 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 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 (8.4, 478 reviews)
$124+
Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1448 reviews)
$106+
Gold Dust West
3 stars
Good (7.7, 746 reviews)
$116+
The Federal Hotel Downtown Carson City Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, 377 reviews)
$92+

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.