There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BUF - RNO
8h 20m$354–1,580Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2d 8h$204–590Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
2d 10h$214–1,774Drive 2,425 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Renocar 2,425 mi
37h 50m$443–640
Buffalo to Reno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Reno is to bus which costs $200 - $600 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Reno is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $350 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Reno. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Reno via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Buffalo and Reno is 2148 miles. The road distance is 2439.1 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $200 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Buffalo to Reno, including transfers.
Buffalo to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Reno is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $350 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 2 days 8h, you could also train, which costs $210 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 10h.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–1,500
- 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 Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–270
- 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
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Reno is 3h behind Buffalo. It is currently 11:40 PM in Buffalo and 8:40 PM in Reno.
Buffalo to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Reno is 2439 miles. It takes approximately 37h 50m to drive from Buffalo to Reno.
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