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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Renoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    4h 43m
    $290–602

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    11h 20m
    $69–129

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 54m
    $151–282

  4. Drive 408.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Renocar car 408.4 mi
    7h 24m
    $75–108

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    14h 48m
    $151–317

San Luis Obispo to Reno by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Reno Amtrak via Oakland in around 11h 20m.

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