There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Dana Point by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane RNO - SNA
1h 58m$402–840Bus, train via Bishop
cheapest- 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 Tustintrain
17h 56m$87–137Bus, 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 Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 48m$101–201Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
23h 45m$250–511Drive 506.5 mi
- Drive from Reno to Dana Pointcar 506.5 mi
9h 23m$93–134Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
18h 20m$99–190
Reno to Dana Point by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Dana Point is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Dana Point is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $400 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Sacramento Bus Station and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.
The distance between Reno and Dana Point is 441 miles. The road distance is 509.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 48m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Reno to Dana Point, including transfers.
Reno to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Dana Point is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $400 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 23h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 18h 20m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Dana Point, CA, 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 train from Reno to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 23h 45m.
- 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
- $80–430
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
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
- https://www.estransit.com
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
- https://www.estransit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Dana Point is 509 miles. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Reno to Dana Point.
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