There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Reno by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
3h 38m$242–306Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
cheapest- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane CLD - RNO
5h 30m$78–435Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
17h 16m$110–170Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
24h 20m$438–696Drive 536.4 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Renocar 536.4 mi
9h 57m$98–142Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside 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
18h 25m$92–145
Encinitas to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Reno is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Reno is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $240 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Oceanside Transportation Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Reno via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.
The distance between Encinitas and Reno is 523 miles. The road distance is 539.5 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 17h 16m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Encinitas to Reno, including transfers.
Encinitas to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Reno is to bus which takes 17h 16m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $700 and takes 24h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $440 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Reno Amtrak via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to Reno via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 24h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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 - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Encinitas to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Reno is 540 miles. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Encinitas to Reno.
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