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

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2h 57m
    $191–463

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2h 59m
    $56–341

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    12h 15m
    $81–155

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    18h 8m
    $227–429

  5. Drive 459.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Renocar car 459.4 mi
    8h 44m
    $84–122

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2h 55m
    $318–663

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2h 56m
    $202–305

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2h 52m
    $497–759

  9. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 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
    13h 32m
    $83–130

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    20h 2m
    $227–459

California to Reno by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between California, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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