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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Monica and Reno takes 30h 41m and the fastest train takes 30h 38m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santa Monica to Reno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30h 41m
Duration
720 mi
Distance
$464
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Santa Monica to Reno train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Santa Monica and Reno. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 8:49 AM which arrives into Reno at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and take an average of 30h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak30h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica to Reno? 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.

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Reno.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 720.2 mi
  • Duration: 30h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Reno via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 21h 59m.

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