There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Reno by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SNA - RNO
3h 30m$270–750Train, 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
15h 32m$86–135Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
20h 12mDrive 492.6 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Renocar 492.6 mi
9h 5m$90–130Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
4h 18m$296–725Bus (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
16h 9m$100–157Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
22h 6m$389–612
Irvine to Reno by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Reno is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $270 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Reno. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Reno. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Reno via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 6m.
The distance between Irvine and Reno is 419 miles. The road distance is 495.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Reno without a car is to train and bus via Bishop which takes 15h 32m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), including transfers and time at the airport.
Irvine to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine to Reno train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $270 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 16h 9m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 22h 6m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Reno Amtrak via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Thursday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–750
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- 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 Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
- $300–470
- 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) 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
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
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
There is no direct flight from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.
Irvine to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Irvine to Reno train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Reno is 495 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Irvine to Reno.
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
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