There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Chowchilla by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
8h 35m$50–96Drive 227.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Chowchillacar 227.3 mi
5h 13m$42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
10h 47m$134–222Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane RNO - FAT
7h 48m$55–302Bus via 1020 Ventura Ave. - Medical Complex
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
10h 27m$79–125Fly to Merced Municipal Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane RNO - MCE
4h 46m$113–352
Reno to Chowchilla by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Chowchilla is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Chowchilla is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $110 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Chowchilla. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Chowchilla - Save Mart via Sacramento Bus Station and Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Reno and Chowchilla is 322 miles. The road distance is 228.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Chowchilla without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Reno to Chowchilla, including transfers.
Reno to Chowchilla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Reno to Chowchilla is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $310 and takes 7h 48m.
Reno to Chowchilla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Chowchilla is 229 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Reno to Chowchilla.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Chowchilla, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Chowchilla - Save Mart via Sacramento Bus Station and Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport via Long Beach, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport via Santa Ana, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport via Burbank, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
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
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 Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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