There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)CLD - RNO
4h 32m$137–366Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno AmtrakGreyhound US0870
17h 41m$84–255Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Reno
22h 36mDrive 535.8 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Reno535.8 mi
9h 55m$98–142Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SAN - RNO
4h 28m$104–302Train, bus via Bishop
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
18h 40m$96–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Reno
24h 58m$144–265
Encinitas to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Reno is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Reno is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $100 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Oceanside Transportation Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.
The distance between Encinitas and Reno is 478 miles. The road distance is 539 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 17h 41m and costs $80 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Encinitas to Reno, including transfers.
Encinitas to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Reno is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $130 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $260 and takes 17h 41m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 24h 58m.
Encinitas to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Reno is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Encinitas to Reno.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Reno Amtrak via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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