There are 8 ways to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, 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 from Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MRY - RNO
3h 5m$210–600Drive 320.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO)car 320.1 mi
5h 36m$59–85Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
4h 51m$408–613Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Emeryville to Renotrain California Zephyr
12h 21m$166–304Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus
12h 32m$62–118Train, bus via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
13h 11m$110–212Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Margaritaville to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
14h 39m$97–175Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Monterey-MRY to Reno-RNO320.1 mi
5h 36m
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport and arriving at Terminal Way and Vassar Street via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Reno via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Monterey Airport (MRY) and Reno Airport (RNO) is 232 miles. The road distance is 321.9 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) without a car is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), including transfers and time at the airport.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 12h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 12h 32m.
What companies run services between Monterey Airport (MRY), USA and Reno Airport (RNO), USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Terminal Way and Vassar Street via Salinas, Emeryville, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
- Phone
- +1 866-898-2463
- Website
- southtahoeairporter.com
Bus from Margaritaville to Reno-Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $31–33
- Schedules at
- southtahoeairporter.com
- Adult
- $31–33
- Local
- $29
- Child (4-12)
- $20
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Monterey-MRY to Reno-RNO
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Monterey Regional Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 5m and has one stopover.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO) is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Reno Airport (RNO).
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Monterey Regional Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
There are 222+ hotels available in Reno Airport (RNO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Monterey Airport (MRY) and Reno Airport (RNO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













