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How to get fromCalifornia to Renoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2h 54m
    $55–333

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    12h 25m
    $66–200

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    20h 2m
    $142–337

  4. Drive 459.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Renocar car 459.4 mi
    8h 45m
    $84–122

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2h 58m
    $71–433

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3h 5m
    $66–411

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3h 2m
    $98–605

  8. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    2h 35m
    $66–446

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    12h 42m
    $81–125

  10. Bus via Mammoth Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Main / 1st to Sylmar Stationbus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    14h 28m
    $452–469

California to Reno by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 25m.

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