There are 6 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane RNO - SNA
1h 30m$270–800Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
14h 47m$85–129Train
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
24h 24m$235–487Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to Irvine490.4 mi
8h 59mDrive 490.4 mi
- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvinecar 490.4 mi
8h 59m$90–130Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
17h 52m$95–187
Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine is to bus and train which costs $85 - $130 and takes 14h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way and arriving at Main-Harvard via Reno Amtrak, Sacramento Bus Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Tustin via Sacramento and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 24m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and Irvine is 419 miles. The road distance is 493.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 47m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $490 and takes 24h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 17h 52m.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
JSX and Southwest Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to Tustin via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 24h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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 Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Irvine.
JSX and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport.
There are 1375+ hotels available in Irvine.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reno Airport (RNO) and Irvine. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










