How can I get to Tonopah?

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  • The primary access to Tonopah is by private vehicle via highways US-95 and US-6; however, there are interesting alternative routes and side trips along the way. Our Travel Coordinator will help groups wanting to rent vehicles and share rides from the air and rail gateways.
    • From Las Vegas and points south: US-95 north, or take the alternative route via US-93 and the Extraterrestrial Highway and stop by the Little A’Le’Inn. (Convention not responsible for alien abductions or misadventures at Area 51.)
    • From Reno and points north: US-95 south via Fernley.
    • From the Bay Area and Sacramento: CA-120 through Yosemite, then US-6 east.
    • From Los Angeles and Southern California: US-395 to Bishop, then US-6 east.
    • From Utah and points East: I-80 to south US-95, or I-70/I-80 to I-15 to US-6 west.
    • All vehicle parking is free.
    • No parking structures; all parking is street-level; no clearance issues.
    • RV parking available. There are four RV parks in Tonopah, one on the grounds of the Tonopah Station Hotel.
  • The nearest commercial airports with substantial scheduled air service from multiple carriers are Reno (RNO) and Las Vegas (LAS).
    • Closer, but with far fewer flights, is Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) in Mammoth Lakes, CA, approximately 125 miles from Tonopah. (Our thanks to Rick Moen for pointing this out to us.)
    • Private planes can fly to Tonopah Airport (the former Tonopah Army Air Field).
  • Nearest Amtrak station: Reno.
  • Bus: As of the time we filed our bid, there was no scheduled intercity bus service. The previous operator of a bus service on the Las Vegas – Tonopah – Reno route ceased operations in December 2018.
  • Horseback: The municipal corral quotes a $5/head/day corral fee (you have to supply the horse).
  • UFO: We recommend checking with the US Air Force in advance.

Members are, of course, responsible for arranging for their own transportation, and we advise all persons purchasing transportation (air, rail, bus, etc.) to read all terms and conditions associated with the carrier.

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