There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MSP - RNO
5h 4m$144–654Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
44h 26m$298–574Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
2d 7h$782–1,772Drive 1,714.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Renocar 1,714.8 mi
28h 4m$313–452
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno is to bus which costs $290 - $600 and takes 44h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Reno via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Reno is 1417 miles. The road distance is 1724.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 44h 26m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 44h 26m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 44h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–300
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno is 1725 miles. It takes approximately 28h 4m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Reno.
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