There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Julian by plane, car, bus, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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 Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, drive
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane RNO - CLD
- Drive from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to Juliancar
2h 48m$69–355Bus, 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 Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
18h 22m$125–263Train, taxi
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Juliantaxi
26h 10m$430–735Drive 550.3 mi
- Drive from Reno to Juliancar 550.3 mi
10h 16m$101–146Fly 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 El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus
5h 58m$213–324Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
21h 51m$110–208Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
23h 6m$140–250
Reno to Julian by bus, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Julian is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Julian is to fly and drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $65 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Julian. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Washington St & Hwy 78 via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and El Cajon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
The distance between Reno and Julian is 516 miles. The road distance is 553.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Julian without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 22m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Reno to Julian, including transfers.
Reno to Julian bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Julian bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Julian is 554 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Reno to Julian.
There are 42+ hotels available in Julian.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Julian, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Washington St & Hwy 78 via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 21h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
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
- $80–430
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–300
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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
- $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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- 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
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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