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How to get fromPalm Desert to Renoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Reno by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PSP - RNO
    3h 38m
    $107–416

  2. Drive  517.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Renocar car 517.1 mi
    9h 27m
    $95–137

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    17h 32m
    $100–165

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    23h 19m
    $200–465

  5. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    18h 51m
    $109–168

  6. Bus, train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    25h 23m
    $221–552

Palm Desert to Reno by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Reno Amtrak via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 32m.

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