What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento, CA to Reno?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento, CA to Reno is to line 51 bus and bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento, CA to Reno?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento, CA to Reno is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento, CA and Reno?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento, CA to Reno. However, there are services departing from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St and arriving at Reno Amtrak via 8Th St & Capitol Ave and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento, CA and Reno?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento, CA to Reno. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Sacramento, CA to Reno?

The distance between Sacramento, CA and Reno is 141 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento, CA to Reno without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento, CA to Reno without a car is to line 51 bus and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $22 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento, CA to Reno?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Sacramento, CA to Reno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento, CA to Reno bus from?

Sacramento, CA to Reno bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento, CA to Reno train from?

Sacramento, CA to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Sacramento, CA to Reno?

The best way to get from Sacramento, CA to Reno is to line 51 bus and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Sacramento, CA to Reno bus arrive?

Sacramento, CA to Reno bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at 8Th St & Capitol Ave station.

Where does the Sacramento, CA to Reno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sacramento, CA to Reno?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento, CA to Reno is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Sacramento, CA to Reno.

Where can I stay near Reno?

There are 268+ hotels available in Reno.

Sacramento, CA to Reno - 4 ways to travel via train, line 51 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Reno by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Line 51 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & Capitol Avebus 51
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
4h 37m
$22–42
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
6h 53m
$48–102
Drive 134.9 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento, CA to Renocar 134.9 mi
2h 27m
$25–36
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 59m
$48–68

Sacramento, CA to Reno by bus

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to Reno Amtrak via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 5h 4m.

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