There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
3h 34m$242–305Drive 559.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Renocar 559.5 mi
10h 14m$96–139Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
18h 46m$122–181Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
23h 26mBus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395
19h 6m$106–171
Chula Vista to Reno by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Reno is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $240 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Reno. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Reno is 503 miles. The road distance is 562.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 18h 46m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Chula Vista to Reno, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $240 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 18h 46m.
Chula Vista to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Reno is 563 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Chula Vista to Reno.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Reno Amtrak via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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