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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRNO - LAX
    2h 41m
    $84–410

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeRNO - LGB
    4h
    $55–291

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US0810 / ...
    11h 56m
    $76–233

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to SacramentotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    22h 41m
    $131–258

  5. Drive 475.2 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Carsoncar475.2 mi
    8h 59m
    $87–126

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeRNO - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
    3. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus
    3h 26m
    $77–274

  7. Bus via Florin

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown StationbusSan Fran
    12h 37m
    $79–126

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    13h 50m
    $87–130

Reno to Carson by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, 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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