What is the cheapest way to get from Reno to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Reno to San Diego is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reno to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Reno to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $200 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Reno and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Reno to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Reno and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Reno to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at San Diego via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 56m.

How far is it from Reno to San Diego?

The distance between Reno and San Diego is 492 miles. The road distance is 558.6 miles.

How do I travel from Reno to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Reno to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 52m and costs $120 - $250.

Where do I catch the Reno to San Diego bus from?

Reno to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Reno Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Reno to San Diego train from?

Reno to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.

Train, bus or fly from Reno to San Diego?

The best way to get from Reno to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $200 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 24h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 26m.

How long is the flight from Reno to San Diego?

The quickest flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Reno to San Diego bus arrive?

Reno to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Reno to San Diego train arrive?

Reno to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Reno to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Reno to San Diego is 559 miles. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Reno to San Diego.

Which airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Reno to San Diego?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reno to San Diego?

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Reno to San Diego - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: How long does it take to get from Reno to San Diego?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RNO - SAN
1h 30m
$200–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
17h 26m
$100–198
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
14h 52m
$120–243
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
24h 56m
$269–554
Drive 555.4 mi
1. Drive from Reno to San Diegocar 555.4 mi
10h 6m
$102–147
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
3. Take the bus from Stockton Rapid Connection to San Ysidrobus
19h 16m

Reno to San Diego by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 489.5 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to San Diego via Sacramento and Los Angeles in around 24h 56m.

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