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Trip Overview

The average train between Reno and San Diego takes 40h 16m and the fastest train takes 39h 40m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Reno to San Diego. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40h 16m
Duration
830 mi
Distance
$538
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Reno to San Diego train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Reno and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reno is at 9:24 AM which arrives into San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento and take an average of 40h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reno to San Diego? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 829.6 mi
  • Duration: 40h 16m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Reno to San Diego via Sacramento and Los Angeles in around 24h 56m.

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