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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    2h 42m
    $47–458

  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 / ...
    11h 56m
    $70–164

  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
    22h 41m
    $155–361

  4. Drive 475.2 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Carsoncar car 475.2 mi
    9h 3m
    $87–126

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus
    3h 21m
    $85–554

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RNO - LGB
    3h 56m
    $57–329

  7. Bus via Mammoth Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus 395 Route North
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    13h 1m
    $453–470

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport 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
    13h 50m
    $86–129

Reno to Carson by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 11h 56m.

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