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How to get fromBakersfield to Renoby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BFL - RNO
    3h 49m
    $84–408

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    9h 50m
    $68–110

  3. Bus via Merced

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    9h 32m
    $90–138

  4. Drive  373.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Renocar car 373.1 mi
    7h 34m
    $69–99

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    12h 40m
    $70–115

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    13h 31m
    $131–211

Bakersfield to Reno by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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, CA to Reno Amtrak via Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 32m.

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