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How to get fromSanta Monica to Renoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Reno by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3h 22m
    $311–653

  2. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    5h 17m
    $61–346

  3. Bus via Mammoth Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395 Route North / ...
    12h 17m
    $451–470

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    21h 58m
    $229–474

  5. Drive 465.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Renocar car 465.8 mi
    8h 38m
    $85–123

  6. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    4h 22m
    $504–754

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    14h 38m
    $107–187

Santa Monica to Reno by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / 14th to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 via Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Lindbrook, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, and Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Reno via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 21h 58m.

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