There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
3h$318–663Train, bus
cheapest- 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 - Tahoe International Airportbus 395
12h 52m$81–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
20h 41m$173–417Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)458.2 mi
8h 39mDrive 458.2 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO)car 458.2 mi
8h 39m$84–121Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BUR - RNO
2h 57m$507–709Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LGB - RNO
4h 33m$91–556Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
5h 44m$230–372Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SNA - RNO
7h 42m$280–818Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
12h 54m$81–138
Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Terminal Way and Vassar Street via Sacramento Bus Station and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 41m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Reno Airport (RNO) is 409 miles. The road distance is 460.9 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 52m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO), including transfers.
Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 3h and costs $310 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 20h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Reno Airport (RNO), USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Terminal Way and Vassar Street via Sacramento, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS in around 20h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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 - Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO) is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Los Angeles to Reno Airport (RNO).
There are 266+ hotels available in Reno Airport (RNO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles and Reno Airport (RNO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.