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How to get fromReno to Santa Monicaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Santa Monica by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    2h 53m
    $318–641

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RNO - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 35m
    $62–328

  3. Bus via Mammoth Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus 395 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    11h 48m
    $452–468

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 19m
    $221–452

  5. Drive 466 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Santa Monicacar car 466 mi
    8h 36m
    $86–123

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3h 22m
    $536–733

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    12h 56m
    $83–162

Reno to Santa Monica by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Santa Monica Wb & 11Th Fs via Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd, Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Skirball Park & Ride, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, and Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns in around 11h 48m.

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