There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PHX - RNO
1h 45m$180–380Bus via Merced
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus
20h 46m$126–199Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
31h 35m$356–765Drive 727 mi
- Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Renocar 727 mi
14h 54m$133–192Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus Guadalajara
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
24h 32m$161–230
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Reno by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Reno is to bus via Merced which costs $120 - $200 and takes 20h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Reno is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $180 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix Airport (PHX) station to Reno. However, there are services departing from 44th St PHX Sky Train Station and arriving at Reno Amtrak via McDowell Rd & 44th St, Phoenix, AZ, Merced Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.
The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Reno is 605 miles. The road distance is 731.2 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Reno without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 20h 46m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), including transfers and time at the airport.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Reno bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix, AZ station.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Reno is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $180 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Merced, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 20h 46m.
The quickest flight from Phoenix Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Reno bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Reno, NV, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Reno Amtrak via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 44th St PHX Sky Train Station, 44th St & McDowell Rd, McDowell Rd & 44th St, Phoenix, AZ, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $110–140
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $85–120
- Titanium
- $90–100
Bus from Phoenix to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $95–140
- Titanium
- $109–114
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Reno is 731 miles. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Reno.
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Phoenix Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
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