There are 8 ways to get from El Monte to Reno by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
3h 29m$319–665Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
14h 18m$75–147Train, bus
- 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 - Tahoe International Airportbus 395
14h 9m$82–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
21h 33m$187–429Drive 463.2 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Renocar 463.2 mi
8h 50m$85–123Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Hardwickbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LGB - RNO
4h 12m$84–504Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BUR - RNO
4h 19m$513–719Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
15h 54m$121–208
El Monte to Reno by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Reno is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $310 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Reno. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Reno. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Reno via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.
The distance between El Monte and Reno is 421 miles. The road distance is 465.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Reno without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 9m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from El Monte to Reno, including transfers.
El Monte to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
El Monte to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $310 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $430 and takes 21h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 14h 18m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Monte to Reno via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 21h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- 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
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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 - Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
El Monte to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Reno is 466 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from El Monte to Reno.
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