What is the cheapest way to get from Scottsdale to Reno?

The cheapest way to get from Scottsdale to Reno is to bus via Merced which costs $120 - $190 and takes 20h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scottsdale to Reno?

The fastest way to get from Scottsdale to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $170 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Scottsdale and Reno?

No, there is no direct bus from Scottsdale to Reno. However, there are services departing from McDowell Rd & 87th St and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Phoenix, AZ, Merced Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.

How far is it from Scottsdale to Reno?

The distance between Scottsdale and Reno is 618 miles. The road distance is 721.8 miles.

How do I travel from Scottsdale to Reno without a car?

The best way to get from Scottsdale to Reno without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 20h 22m and costs $120 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Scottsdale to Reno?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Scottsdale to Reno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scottsdale to Reno bus from?

Scottsdale to Reno bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix, AZ station.

Bus or fly from Scottsdale to Reno?

The best way to get from Scottsdale to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $170 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Merced, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 20h 22m.

Where does the Scottsdale to Reno bus arrive?

Scottsdale to Reno bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.

Can I drive from Scottsdale to Reno?

Yes, the driving distance between Scottsdale to Reno is 722 miles. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Scottsdale to Reno.

Where can I stay near Reno?

There are 275+ hotels available in Reno.

Scottsdale to Reno - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Scottsdale to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PHX - RNO
3h 56m
$174–474
Bus via Merced
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus
2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus
20h 22m
$121–182
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Scottsdale to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
4. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
30h 20m
$694–1,071
Drive 717.6 mi
1. Drive from Scottsdale to Renocar 717.6 mi
13h 18m
$131–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus Guadalajara
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
24h 7m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Stocktonbus
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
24h 29m

Scottsdale to Reno by bus

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20h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 614.3 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Scottsdale, AZ, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDowell Rd & 87th St to Reno Amtrak via Phoenix, AZ, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 22m.

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