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How to get fromSan Diego to Reno Airport (RNO)by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

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

  2. Drive 553.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Reno Airport (RNO)car car 553.2 mi
    10h 3m
    $101–146

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus 395
    16h 52m
    $122–210

  4. Train (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 train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    24h 37m
    $268–559

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    18h 11m
    $103–198

  6. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus 395
    23h 36m
    $152–220

San Diego to Reno Airport (RNO) by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Reno Airport (RNO), 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 train from San Diego to Terminal Way and Vassar Street via Los Angeles, Sacramento, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS in around 24h 37m.

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