There are 5 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 12 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SSbus 12
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
2h 2m$44–61Drive 38.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno-Airport-RNO to Donner Lakecar 38.9 mi
47 min$8–11Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
2h 31m$36–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to Donner Lake38.9 mi
47 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Donner Laketaxi 38.9 mi
47 min$170–210
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake. However, there are services departing from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way and arriving at Truckee via Reno Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and Donner Lake is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake without a car is to line 12 bus and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake, including transfers.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake bus services, operated by RTC, depart from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake is to line 12 bus and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Donner Lake, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to Donner Lake via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno Amtrak, and Truckee in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $11–23 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 775 348 0400
- Website
- rtcwashoe.com
Bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.rtcwashoe.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno-RNO to Donner Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake bus services, operated by RTC, arrive at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake is 39 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Donner Lake.
There are 1467+ hotels available in Donner Lake.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reno Airport (RNO) and Donner Lake. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.