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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    4h 21m
    $274–804

  2. Line 1 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    6h 1m
    $63–348

  3. Bus

    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
    $92–182

  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
    $238–450

  5. Drive 496.4 mi

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

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    5h 27m
    $330–688

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    6h
    $227–357

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    6h 5m
    $519–785

  9. Train, bus via Bishop

    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 35m
    $86–136

  10. 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
    $238–485

Costa Mesa to Reno by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

JSX, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. 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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