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There are 9 ways to get from California to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
    $55–363

  2. Bus via Florin

    1. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus bus San Fran
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    11h 26m
    $73–143

  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
    $152–648

  4. Drive 459.4 mi

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

  5. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3h 5m
    $71–441

  6. 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
    $71–503

  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
    2h 55m
    $102–655

  8. 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
    $68–254

  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 - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus
    13h 32m
    $85–131

California to Reno by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest 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 Chinatown Station to Reno Amtrak via Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & N St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 26m.

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