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How to get fromDana Point to Renoby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Dana Point to Reno by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    4h 1m
    $146–358

  2. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    6h 7m
    $66–416

  3. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    16h 23m
    $102–151

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    23h 36m
    $156–575

  5. Drive 507 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Renocar car 507 mi
    9h 22m
    $93–134

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    5h 43m
    $82–509

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    5h 39m
    $113–627

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    17h 37m
    $103–246

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    18h 33m

Dana Point to Reno by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and four other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Obispo-Lighthouse to Reno via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 23h 36m.

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