There are 3 ways to get from Reno to Portola by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Reno to Portola is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Portola is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Portola. However, there are services departing from Amtrak Reno and arriving at 307 E. Sierra Ave via Hwy 70 & 395. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Reno and Portola is 48 miles. The road distance is 47.8 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Portola without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Reno to Portola, including transfers.
Reno to Portola bus services, operated by Sage Stage, depart from Amtrak Reno station.
Reno to Portola bus services, operated by Sage Stage, arrive at Hallelujah Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Portola is 48 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Reno to Portola.
There are 27+ hotels available in Portola.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Portola, Plumas County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Amtrak Reno to 307 E. Sierra Ave via Hwy 70 & 395 in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Amtrak Reno to Hallelujah Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Sage Stage
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
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