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

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There are 8 ways to get from Carson to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3h 22m
    $314–656

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    4h 11m
    $80–485

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    14h 9m
    $84–138

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 59m
    $174–399

  5. Drive  475 mi

    1. Drive from Carson to Renocar car 475 mi
    9h 2m
    $87–126

  6. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    4h 21m
    $504–704

  7. Train, bus via Bishop

    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 395
    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 395
    15h 24m
    $87–135

  8. 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
    22h 13m
    $178–448

Carson to Reno by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Reno Amtrak via Olive / 5th, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 9m.

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