There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane AUS - RNO
5h 21m$161–802Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
45h 33m$294–622Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
2d 1hDrive 1,685.1 mi
- Drive from Austin to Renocar 1,685.1 mi
28h 46m$308–445Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane GRK - RNO
6h 43m$162–717Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
2d 9h$312–1,361
Austin to Reno by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Reno is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 28h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Ft Worth Bus Station, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Reno. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Reno via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Austin and Reno is 1420 miles. The road distance is 1694.9 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 45h 33m and costs $290 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Austin to Reno, including transfers.
Austin to Reno bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.
Austin to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 45h 33m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 9h.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 45h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Reno bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Reno is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 1:42 AM in Austin and 11:42 PM in Reno.
Austin to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Reno is 1695 miles. It takes approximately 28h 46m to drive from Austin to Reno.
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