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How to get fromReno to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), bus or train

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2h 11m
    $42–242

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    10h 55m
    $66–231

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 4m
    $153–605

  4. Drive 459.8 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Los Angelescar car 459.8 mi
    8h 45m
    $84–122

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    2h 8m
    $90–534

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    2h 54m
    $73–499

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RNO - LGB
    2h 50m
    $56–336

  8. Bus via Florin

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown Stationbus bus San Fran
    11h 28m
    $74–134

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    14h 16m
    $84–132

Reno to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 55m.

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