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How to get fromLos Angeles to Renoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, tram, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, tram, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2h 55m
    $318–663

  2. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    4h 33m
    $61–346

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    12h
    $105–178

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    18h 8m
    $225–431

  5. Drive 459.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Renocar car 459.4 mi
    8h 44m
    $84–122

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2h 52m
    $507–759

  7. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. 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
    13h 32m
    $83–130

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    20h 2m
    $225–461

Los Angeles to Reno by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h.

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