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How to get fromSilicon Valley to Carson Cityby train, bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Carson City by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Caltrain, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus
    3. Take the taxi from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to Carson Citytaxi
    6h 26m
    $235–267

  2. Drive 220.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Carson Citycar220.4 mi
    4h 40m
    $41–59

  3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
    5h 28m
    $56–307

  4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSJC - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
    5h 44m
    $172–349

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Silicon Valley to Carson City. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to 4th St & King St, take the vehicle to Third Street & Mission Rock St, walk to Mission Bay North & 4th St, take the line 22 bus to 16th Street & Rhode Island St, walk to San Francisco - 16th St, take the bus to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, then take the taxi to Carson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Silicon Valley to Carson City in around 4h 40m.

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