There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SNA - RNO
2h 6m$396–878Train, bus via Bishop
cheapest- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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
17h 42m$87–137Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
17h 28m$93–181Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
21h 41m$245–472Drive 507 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Renocar 507 mi
9h 22m$93–134
Dana Point to Reno by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Reno is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 17h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $390 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Reno. However, there are services departing from Golden Lantern-La Cresta and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
The distance between Dana Point and Reno is 439 miles. The road distance is 509.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 17h 28m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Dana Point to Reno, including transfers.
Dana Point to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $390 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 17h 28m.
Dana Point to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Reno is 510 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Dana Point to Reno.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
JSX, Southwest Airlines, and two other 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 Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Reno Amtrak via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
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
- https://www.estransit.com
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
- https://www.estransit.com
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