Why go
- Capital city of Nevada, United States.
- Served by Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV).
History
Carson City is an independent city and the capital of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,639, making it the 6th most populous city in the state. The majority of the city's population lives in Eagle Valley, on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra Nevada, about 30 miles (50 km) south of Reno. The city is named after the mountain man Kit Carson (1809–1868). The town began as a stopover for California-bound immigrants, but developed into a city with the Comstock Lode, a silver strike in the mountains to the northeast. The city has served as Nevada's capital since 1861, when it was still a territory. For much of its history, it was a hub for the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, although the tracks were removed in 1950.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 737-800) · 8 routes: Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, Seattle
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400, CRJ) · 4 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, San Jose*, Seattle*
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319, A320, M83, CRJ) · 4 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix
- US Airways US (737-800, A319, A320, M83, CRJ) · 4 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, A320, CRJ) · 3 routes: Denver, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800) · 1 route: Salt Lake City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV); 36 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Carson City, Nevada. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.