There are 7 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane RNO - FAT
7h 48m$55–302Drive 226 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchillacar 226 mi
5h 7m$42–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
9h 50m$53–102Train, bus
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
12h 2m$132–228Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to Chowchilla226 mi
5h 7mFly to Merced Municipal Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane RNO - MCE
4h 46m$113–352Bus via 1020 Ventura Ave. - Medical Complex
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
11h 42m$80–135
Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $110 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla. However, there are services departing from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way and arriving at Chowchilla - Save Mart via Reno Amtrak, Sacramento Bus Station and Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and Chowchilla is 235 miles. The road distance is 227.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla without a car is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla, including transfers.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $55 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 50m.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla is 227 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Chowchilla.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Chowchilla, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to Chowchilla - Save Mart via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno Amtrak, Sacramento Bus Station, and Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport via Long Beach, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport via Santa Ana, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport via Burbank, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno-RNO to Chowchilla
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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