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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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 45m
    $84–378

  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
    $67–126

  3. Drive 373.1 mi

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

  4. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    11h 19m
    $105–155

  5. 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 29m
    $97–192

Bakersfield to Reno by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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