There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Reno by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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
4h 28m$393–603Drive 315.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Renocar 315.6 mi
5h 31m$58–84Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
9h 43m$99–147Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
11h 46m$111–208Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
4h 56m$239–518Shuttle 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
3h 50m$460–607Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
11h 26m$74–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
13h 33m$117–233
Monterey to Reno by shuttle, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Reno is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Reno is to shuttle and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $460 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Reno. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Salinas and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Reno. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Monterey and Reno is 237 miles. The road distance is 317.4 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Reno without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Monterey to Reno, including transfers.
Monterey to Reno bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Reno is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $390 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 26m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 13h 33m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Reno, NV, 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 bus from Tyler / Franklin to Reno Amtrak via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, and Oakland in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- 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
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Reno bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Monterey to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Reno is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Monterey to Reno.
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