There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Universal City by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane RNO - BUR
2h 22m$533–731Fly to Long Beach Airport, tram
cheapest- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane RNO - LGB
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
4h 14m$64–330Bus via Mammoth Lakes
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus 395 / ...
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus Mammoth Ski Trip
11h 21m$452–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
21h 38m$231–471Drive 458.7 mi
- Drive from Reno to Universal Citycar 458.7 mi
8h 26m$84–121Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RNO - LAX
3h 2m$323–650Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
11h 29m$83–161
Reno to Universal City by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Universal City is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Universal City is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Sepulveda / Skirball Center and Ventura / Sepulveda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Sacramento and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
The distance between Reno and Universal City is 387 miles. The road distance is 461.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Universal City without a car is to bus via Mammoth Lakes which takes 11h 21m and costs $450 - $470.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Reno to Universal City, including transfers.
Reno to Universal City bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 station.
Reno to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Universal City is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Mammoth Lakes, which costs $450 - $470 and takes 11h 21m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $480 and takes 21h 38m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and JSX fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Universal / Studio City Station via Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd, Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Skirball Park & Ride, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, and Ventura / Sepulveda in around 11h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–270
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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 Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- ccscsports.org
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- ccscsports.org
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
- $21–40
- 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/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Universal City bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd station.
Reno to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Universal City is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Reno to Universal City.
There are 2605+ hotels available in Universal City.











