There are 5 ways to get from Otay Mesa to Reno by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
3h 57m$206–324Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
18h 35m$102–205Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
25h 50m$270–574Drive 569 mi
- Drive from Otay Mesa to Renocar 569 mi
10h 23m$104–150Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
21h 9m$152–250
Otay Mesa to Reno by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to Reno is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to Reno is to tram and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $200 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Otay Mesa to Reno. However, there are services departing from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd and arriving at Reno Amtrak via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Otay Mesa station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Iris Avenue Station and arriving at Reno via San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.
The distance between Otay Mesa and Reno is 514 miles. The road distance is 572.3 miles.
The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 18h 35m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Otay Mesa to Reno, including transfers.
Otay Mesa to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Otay Mesa to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Reno is to bus which takes 18h 35m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 25h 50m.
What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Reno Amtrak via Iris Avenue Transit Center, Iris Avenue Station, San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Reno via Iris Avenue Transit Center, Iris Avenue Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 25h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Iris Avenue Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–98
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $65–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Otay Mesa to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Otay Mesa to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otay Mesa to Reno is 572 miles. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Otay Mesa to Reno.
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