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

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

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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. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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 Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    17h 52m
    $101–193

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    15h 58m
    $497–564

  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 12m
    $268–559

  5. Drive 555.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Sparkscar car 555.7 mi
    10h 7m
    $102–147

San Diego to Sparks by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Sparks, 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 train from San Diego to El Rancho Station via Los Angeles, Sacramento, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay H 4SS in around 24h 12m.

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