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How to get fromPortland to Black Rock Desertby plane, bus, unknown or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Black Rock Desert by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planePDX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown
    11h 47m

  2. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel via Bend

    1. Take the bus from Portland Union Station to Bend Hawthorne Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Klamath Falls Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
    4. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
    5. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus
    6. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown
    25h 41m

  3. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown
    32h 21m

  4. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Redding Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
    3. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
    4. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus
    5. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown
    26h 21m

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Black Rock Desert, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Black Rock Desert. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno Airport, take the bus to Black Rock City, then travel to Black Rock Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Union Station to Black Rock Desert via Bend Hawthorne Station, Klamath Falls Amtrak Station, Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station, Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Reno Airport, and Black Rock City in around 25h 41m.

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