There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
3h 24m$202–305Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
18h 4m$103–174Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
25h 20m$214–494Drive 559.5 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Renocar 559.5 mi
10h 14m$103–148Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
20h 12m$135–223
Chula Vista to Reno by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Reno is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 18h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $200 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Reno. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Reno. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Reno via San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
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 4m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Chula Vista to Reno, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Chula Vista to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $200 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 18h 4m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $500 and takes 25h 20m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Reno Amtrak via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chula Vista to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles 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.
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