The average bus between Reno and California takes 14h 22m and the fastest bus takes 11h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reno to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Reno and California. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reno is at 2:10 PM which arrives into California at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Reno to California. However, there are services departing from Reno station and arriving at California station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
Reno to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Book your Reno to California bus tickets online with Greyhound USA.
The distance between Reno and California is 327.8 km. The road distance is 846 km.
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 55m.