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How to get fromSanta Ana to Renoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Ana to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3h 37m
    $298–783

  2. Line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    5h 17m
    $80–474

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    14h 25m
    $105–159

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    20h 1m

  5. Drive  490.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Renocar car 490.5 mi
    9h 3m
    $90–130

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    4h 16m
    $306–742

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    4h 58m
    $289–375

  8. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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 - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    15h 26m
    $85–134

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    21h 55m
    $399–629

Santa Ana to Reno by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 25m.

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