There are 8 ways to get from El Monte to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (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 34m$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$77–137Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
19h 39m$167–384Drive 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 13m$89–554Train 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 24m$513–719Train, bus via Bishop
- 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
15h 36m$85–133Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
21h 33m$172–429
El Monte to Reno by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Reno is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 34m 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 bus which takes 14h 18m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 34m and costs $310 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 14h 18m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $430 and takes 21h 33m.
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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Reno Amtrak via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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