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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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3h 28m
    $309–796

  2. Drive  492.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Renocar car 492.6 mi
    9h 5m
    $85–122

  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 - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    15h 40m
    $86–135

  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

  5. 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 28m
    $531–750

  6. 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 52m
    $284–367

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    16h 9m
    $105–157

  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
    $404–637

Lake Forest to Reno by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

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 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 16h 9m.

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