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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Renoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    1h 45m
    $150–555

  2. Train, bus via Bishop

    cheapest
    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
    17h 40m
    $86–136

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    15h 45m
    $100–157

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    21h 16m

  5. Drive  496.4 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Renocar car 496.4 mi
    9h 8m
    $91–131

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    23h 10m
    $401–632

Costa Mesa to Reno by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Reno Amtrak via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 45m.

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