There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Canyon Lake by plane, car, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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 to John Wayne Airport Orange County, drive
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane RNO - SNA
- Drive from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Canyon Lakecar
2h 34m$285–770Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane RNO - CLD
- Drive from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to Canyon Lakecar
2h 40m$61–318Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
14h 16m$120–218Train
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
24h 29m$252–517Drive 483.8 mi
- Drive from Reno to Canyon Lakecar 483.8 mi
9h 1m$89–128Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RNO - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus
4h 49m$291–410Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus
16h 9m$161–257Bus, train via Bishop
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 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 Perris - Downtowntrain
18h 19m$139–201
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Canyon Lake is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Canyon Lake is to fly and drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $280 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Canyon Lake. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Hwy 74 + Wasson Canyon via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Canyon Lake. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Sacramento and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.
The distance between Reno and Canyon Lake is 476 miles. The road distance is 486.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Canyon Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 16m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Reno to Canyon Lake, including transfers.
Reno to Canyon Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Canyon Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Canyon Lake is to train which takes 24h 29m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 16h 9m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Canyon Lake, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Reno to Canyon Lake via Sacramento, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Perris - Downtown in around 24h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Canyon Lake via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Perris Transit Center, and Hwy 74 + Wasson Canyon in around 16h 9m.
- 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
- $70–390
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–300
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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
- $160–360
- 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
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Canyon Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno to Canyon Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Canyon Lake is 487 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Reno to Canyon Lake.
There are 105+ hotels available in Canyon Lake.











