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How to get fromReno to Costa Mesaby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Costa Mesa by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RNO - LGB
    1h 49m
    $125–371

  2. Bus, train via Bishop

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    17h 32m
    $86–136

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    13h 58m
    $102–173

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 9m
    $398–620

  5. Drive  496.3 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Costa Mesacar car 496.3 mi
    9h 10m
    $91–131

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    17h 3m
    $108–159

Reno to Costa Mesa by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Harbor-19Th via Sacramento, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 in around 24h 9m.

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