There are 9 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, tram, bus, or train
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 Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RNO - LAX
2h 18m$321–665Fly to Long Beach Airport, tram
cheapest- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane RNO - LGB
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram
3h 47m$44–240Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
12h 10m$77–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
22h 19m$167–425Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles458.5 mi
8h 39mDrive 458.5 mi
- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angelescar 458.5 mi
8h 39m$84–121Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane RNO - BUR
2h 52m$538–698Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane RNO - SNA
- Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
7h 29m$285–774Bus, train
- 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
12h 46m$83–125
Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles is to bus and train which costs $80 - $130 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $320 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Reno Amtrak and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Los Angeles via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 19m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and Los Angeles is 409 miles. The road distance is 461.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $320 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 10m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $430 and takes 22h 19m.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to Los Angeles Union Station via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno Amtrak, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles.
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