There are 6 ways to get from Brea to Reno by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)LGB - RNO
1h 53m$157–543Drive 479.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brea to Reno479.5 mi
8h 49m$88–127Train, bus via Bishop
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
16h 46m$89–137Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento to RenoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
21h 4mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno AmtrakGreyhound US0870
17h 17m$94–284Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to RenoCalifornia Zephyr
22h 58m$155–657
Brea to Reno by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brea to Reno is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Brea to Reno is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Reno. However, there are services departing from Birch-Brea and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
The distance between Brea and Reno is 425 miles. The road distance is 482.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brea to Reno without a car is to train and bus via Bishop which takes 16h 46m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Brea to Reno, including transfers.
Brea to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Brea to Reno is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $290 and takes 17h 17m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $700 and takes 22h 58m.
Brea to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Reno is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Brea to Reno.
What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birch-Brea to Reno Amtrak via Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- $75–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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