There are 7 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
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
16h 50m$88–132Fly to Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane RNO - LGB
1h 49m$112–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain
25h 34m$259–535Bus (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
19h 11m$92–181Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to Santa Ana-SNA490.4 mi
9hDrive 490.4 mi
- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA)car 490.4 mi
9h$90–130
Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to bus and train which costs $85 - $140 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way and arriving at Airport-Arrival Terminal via Reno Amtrak, Sacramento Bus Station, Artic - Dock 5, Harbor-Katella and Macarthur-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Santa Ana via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 34m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 419 miles. The road distance is 493.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 50m and costs $85 - $140.
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 Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 25h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 19h 11m.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Santa Ana Airport (SNA), 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 Airport-Arrival Terminal via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Macarthur-Harbor in around 25h 34m.
- 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
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–190
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–210
- 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
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno-RNO to Santa Ana-SNA
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- On demand
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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 Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 493 miles. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
JSX and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport.
There are 1189+ hotels available in Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reno Airport (RNO) and Santa Ana Airport (SNA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.