Quick Facts

HISTORIC

Virgina City to Gold Hill Route
35-MINUTE ROUNDTRIP



Rolling in May 2010, two miles each way between Virginia City and Gold Hill where passengers may disembark†

Timetable‡
May 28 - October 31, daily
7 or 8 runs from 10:30am to 5pm
Click here for schedule details.

Fares‡	Steam	Diesel
Adult	$10.00	$ 9.00
Child (ages 5-12§)	$ 5.00	$4.50
All-day Pass	$24.00	$15.00

To purchase, call 775.847.0380.

Directions to the Station - Click here for map
In Virginia City, take C St./Hwy. 341 to Taylor, to the Depot Car at F Street and Washington.

Historic Route Highlights
Travel back to the bonanza days on a shorter scenic ride. The conductor tells the story of Nevada’s late 19th century mining boom, when the V&T was built and Virginia City was the richest city on earth, with more millionaires than anywhere else.

Watch for exposed veins of silver ore and more, including:

• F Street Depot Car – Virginia City station, three blocks from downtown’s fascinating C Street, with free parking.
• Tunnel No. 4 – the last tunnel before Virginia City, one of five built for the 1600-ft. descent to the valley floor.
• Comstock mines and mills – a more efficient way to transport the silver and gold from the mother lode to the mills was the original idea behind the V&T Railroad.
• Gold Hill – rich in history, where the Comstock Era gold strikes began and the train depot was built at one of the few flat places in town.

Package Possibilities
Visit the Virginia City Convention & Tourism Authority website or call 775.847.4386 for details on the Silver Line Express ticket that includes the Historic Route ride and Virginia City trolley tour. And ask about package deals with train tickets, lodging, dining and more.

SISTERS IN HISTORY - Carson City to Virginia City Route
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* V&T Railroad, Virginia & Truckee R.R. logo and “Queen of the Shortlines”^SM used by permission of Virginia & Truckee Railroad Co., Virginia City, NV.
† Catching a later return train, except for last train of the day.
‡ Schedules, fares and equipment subject to change without notice.
§ Children under 5 free.