There are 5 ways to get from Poway to Reno by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
4h 40m$206–315Drive 537.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poway to Renocar 537.1 mi
9h 50m$98–142Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
19h 9m$106–180Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
23h 43m$278–575Bus via Oakland
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus
19h 48m$110–185
Poway to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poway to Reno is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Poway to Reno is to bus and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $200 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Reno. However, there are services departing from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Poway station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Reno via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 43m.
The distance between Poway and Reno is 530 miles. The road distance is 540.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poway to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 19h 9m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Poway to Reno, including transfers.
Poway to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Poway to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Poway to Reno is to bus which takes 19h 9m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 23h 43m.
What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Reno Amtrak via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poway to Reno via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 23h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Poway to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Poway to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Reno is 540 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Poway to Reno.
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