There are 6 ways to get from Irvine (Station) to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SNA - RNO
1h 45m$299–834Train, bus via Bishop
cheapest- Take the train from Irvine 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
15h 40m$86–135Bus (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
15h 39m$87–176Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
20h 13m$229–454Drive 491.5 mi
- Drive from Irvine (Station) to Renocar 491.5 mi
9h 3m$90–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
22h 7m$229–489
Irvine (Station) to Reno by train and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Reno is to bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 15h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Reno is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $290 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine (Station) to Reno. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine (Station) to Reno. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Reno via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.
The distance between Irvine (Station) and Reno is 427 miles. The road distance is 494.4 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine (Station) to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 15h 39m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Irvine (Station) to Reno, including transfers.
Irvine (Station) to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine (Station) to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine (Station) to Reno is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $290 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 15h 39m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $490 and takes 22h 7m.
What companies run services between Irvine (Station), 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 train from Irvine to Reno Amtrak via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 39m.
- 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
- $65–380
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
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
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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 Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [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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More Questions & Answers
Irvine (Station) to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Irvine (Station) to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine (Station) to Reno is 494 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Irvine (Station) to Reno.
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