There are 4 ways to get from Reno to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Detroit (DTW)plane RNO - DTW
7h 4m$192–755Bus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2d 2h$330–651Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
2d 3h$703–1,526Drive 2,173.6 mi
- Drive from Reno to Detroitcar 2,173.6 mi
33h 25m$397–573
Reno to Detroit by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Detroit is to bus which costs $330 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Reno and Detroit is 1932 miles. The road distance is 2186.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $330 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Reno to Detroit, including transfers.
Reno to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
Reno to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Detroit Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Detroit via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Detroit via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Detroit is 3h ahead of Reno. It is currently 12:03 PM in Reno and 3:03 PM in Detroit.
Reno to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Detroit is 2186 miles. It takes approximately 33h 25m to drive from Reno to Detroit.
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