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How to get fromSan Diego to Renoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    1h 35m
    $200–300

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    17h 32m
    $101–193

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    22h 4m
    $266–519

  4. Drive 554.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Renocar car 554.4 mi
    10h 8m
    $102–147

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Stockton Rapid Connectionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    17h 37m

San Diego to Reno by tram and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Reno Amtrak via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 32m.

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