There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Reno by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PSP - RNO
4h 33m$60–361Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus
17h 15m$107–172Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
22h 54m$197–440Drive 501.8 mi
- Drive from Palm Springs to Renocar 501.8 mi
9h 12m$92–133Bus, train via Bishop
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Glendale Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395
18h 39m$110–178
Palm Springs to Reno by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Reno is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Reno is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $60 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Reno. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Reno is 438 miles. The road distance is 504.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Palm Springs to Reno, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Reno bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Reno is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $60 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 17h 15m.
Palm Springs to Reno bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Reno is 505 miles. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Palm Springs to Reno.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Reno Amtrak via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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