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How to get fromPismo Beach to Renoby plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Reno by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    3h 32m
    $291–587

  2. Drive  420.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Renocar car 420.9 mi
    7h 36m
    $77–111

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 18m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    15h 53m
    $172–279

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    17h 12m
    $263–424

Pismo Beach to Reno by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Reno via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Sacramento in around 17h 12m.

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