There are 5 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Reno by tram, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
best- Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SEA - RNO
3h 42m$81–396Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Klamath Fallstrain
- Take the bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
- Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Renobus
19h 48m$208–384Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
20h 57m$139–260Drive 700.3 mi
- Drive from Seattle, WA to Renocar 700.3 mi
13h 8m$128–185Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PAE - RNO
6h 54m$160–831
Seattle, WA to Reno by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Reno is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Reno is to tram and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $80 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle, WA station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.
The distance between Seattle, WA and Reno is 582 miles. The road distance is 704.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Reno without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 48m and costs $200 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Seattle, WA to Reno, including transfers.
Seattle, WA to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Reno is to bus which takes 20h 57m and costs $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $850 and takes 6h 54m.
Seattle, WA to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to Reno is 704 miles. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Seattle, WA to Reno.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to Reno Amtrak via Seattle Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 57m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a day.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Klamath Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- sagestage.com
Bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Website
- https://sagestage.com
Bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://sagestage.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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