There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BFL - RNO
3h 47m$84–418Drive 373.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to Renocar 373.1 mi
7h 34m$64–93Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
10h 10m$70–118Bus via Bishop
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395
12h 40m$70–115Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
13h 31m$132–214
Bakersfield to Reno by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Reno is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield Train Station and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Reno is 292 miles. The road distance is 375.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Bakersfield to Reno, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bakersfield Train Station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 10h 10m.
Bakersfield to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Reno is 375 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Bakersfield to Reno.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (661) 862 5100
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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