Tickets are now available online for the V&T excursions that will be taking place this fall. Every Saturday from August 15th through October 31st (plus one Sunday, Aug 16th) the steam train will be running two round trips from Virginia City to Carson City. You can buy a round-trip ticket, which will get you from Carson to Virginia and back, or you can get a one-way ticket for either the morning trip down the hill or the afternoon trip back up. Round trip tickets from Virginia City are not available.
The prices are as follows:
Round Trip
Adults (ages 13 and older): $48.00
Children (ages 4 to 12): $36.00
Toddlers (ages 3 and under): Free
Seniors: $40.00
One Way
Adults (ages 13 and older): $29.00
Children (ages 4 to 12): $23.00
Toddlers (ages 3 and under): Free
Seniors: $25.00
Tickets can be had by going to www.visitcarsoncity.com and finding the V&T link, or directly by going to this calendar and picking the day you want to ride the train. You can also call the Carson City Convention & Visitors’ Bureau at (775) 687-7410 to purchase by phone.
Wow. It goes right by my house, but I can’t afford to ride it? Must be for wealthy tourists instead of loyal locals.