There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)MCI - RNO
8h 21m$170–850Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union StationGreyhound US1200
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit CenterGreyhound US0560S
35h 20m$132–335Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union StationGreyhound US1200
- Take the train from Denver to RenoCalifornia Zephyr
39h 44m$170–1,010Drive 1,591.7 mi
- Drive from Independence to Reno1,591.7 mi
24h$291–420
Independence to Reno by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Reno is to bus which costs $130 - $340 and takes 35h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Reno is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Reno station. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 20m.
The distance between Independence and Reno is 1377 miles. The road distance is 1601 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 35h 20m and costs $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Independence to Reno, including transfers.
Independence to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Reno is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 35h 20m.
Independence to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Reno is 2h behind Independence. It is currently 11:46 AM in Independence and 9:46 AM in Reno.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 35h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Reno is 1601 miles. It takes approximately 24h to drive from Independence to Reno.
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