There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Blue Lake by plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane RNO - ACV
6h 16m$566–784Drive 327.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Blue Lakecar 327.5 mi
6h 57m$60–87Bus
- Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
- Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Redding Area Bus Authority -bus
- Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Greenwood Avebus
13h 55m$65–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
14h 1m$118–194Bus via Napa
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Suisun City Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 31m$100–158Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Martineztrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 44m$131–241
Reno to Blue Lake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Blue Lake is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Blue Lake is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $550 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Blue Lake. However, there are services departing from Amtrak Reno and arriving at Greenwood Ave via Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave, RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, SR 299 & Martin Rd. and Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Reno and Blue Lake is 265 miles. The road distance is 329.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Blue Lake without a car is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Reno to Blue Lake, including transfers.
Reno to Blue Lake bus services, operated by Sage Stage, depart from Amtrak Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Blue Lake is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $550 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 13h 55m.
Reno to Blue Lake bus services, operated by Sage Stage, arrive at Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Blue Lake is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Reno to Blue Lake.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Blue Lake, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amtrak Reno to Greenwood Ave via Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave, RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, SR 299 & Martin Rd., and Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek in around 13h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Redding Area Bus Authority -
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Sage Stage
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