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How to get fromLake Forest to Renoby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Forest to Reno by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3h 43m
    $309–846

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    15h 49m
    $80–157

  3. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus 395
    14h 50m
    $84–130

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    20h 13m
    $192–416

  5. Drive  492.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Renocar car 492.6 mi
    9h 5m
    $90–130

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    4h 23m
    $329–689

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    4h 40m
    $221–347

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    22h 7m
    $192–446

Lake Forest to Reno by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and JSX fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Reno Amtrak via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 49m.

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