There are 8 ways to get from Carmel to Reno by plane, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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 from Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MRY - RNO
5h 44m$215–606Drive 319.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to Renocar 319.8 mi
5h 35m$59–85Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
10h 55m$97–152Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Emeryville to Renotrain California Zephyr
11h 51m$180–318Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
6h 8m$237–523Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
5h 2m$407–613Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus
- Take the train from Emeryville to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Reno Amtrakbus
12h 19m$79–142Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
12h 38m$107–207
Carmel to Reno by bus, shuttle, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Reno is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Reno is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $400 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Reno. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Reno via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Carmel and Reno is 242 miles. The road distance is 321.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Reno without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Carmel to Reno, including transfers.
Carmel to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Carmel to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $210 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 11h 51m.
Carmel to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Reno is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Carmel to Reno.
What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel to Reno via Salinas and Emeryville in around 11h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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