There are 6 ways to get from Chowchilla to Reno by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
8h 35m$52–77Drive 227.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chowchilla to Renocar 227.7 mi
5h 12m$42–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
10h 10mFly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane FAT - RNO
7h 51m$247–500Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 22mFly from Merced Municipal Airport
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MCE - RNO
4h 57m$117–379
Chowchilla to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chowchilla to Reno is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chowchilla to Reno is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $110 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Chowchilla to Reno. However, there are services departing from R.C. Wisener Park - 2nd & Trinity and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Madera Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Chowchilla and Reno is 306 miles. The road distance is 229 miles.
The best way to get from Chowchilla to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Chowchilla to Reno, including transfers.
Chowchilla to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Madera Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Chowchilla to Reno is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 7h 51m.
Chowchilla to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chowchilla to Reno is 229 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Chowchilla to Reno.
What companies run services between Chowchilla, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from R.C. Wisener Park - 2nd & Trinity to Reno Amtrak via Madera Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas, Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles, San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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