There are 4 ways to get from Reno to Golden by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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, tram, line 17 bus
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Denver (DEN)plane RNO - DEN
- Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
- Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
4h 6mDrive 977.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Goldencar 977.4 mi
16h 31m$162–234Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
24h 15m$191–281Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain California Zephyr
27h 7m$600–1,000
Reno to Golden by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Golden is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Golden is to drive which takes 16h 31m and costs $160 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno station to Golden. However, there are services departing from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS and arriving at Washington Ave & 13th St via Sparks Transit Center, Arvada Ridge Station Gate D and Federal Center Station Gate D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Golden station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Oak Station via Union Station Light Rail Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 7m.
The distance between Reno and Golden is 845 miles. The road distance is 983.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Golden without a car is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs $190 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Reno to Golden, including transfers.
Reno to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
Reno to Golden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Golden is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs $190 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 27h 7m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Golden, CO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–280 and the journey takes 20h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 25h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Phone
- +44 1743 612002
- info@regionaltransport.co.uk
- Website
- Regional Transport
Tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Regional Transport
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +44 1743 612002
- info@regionaltransport.co.uk
- Website
- Regional Transport
Bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Regional Transport
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $190–280
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Reno to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Golden is 1h ahead of Reno. It is currently 8:02 AM in Reno and 9:02 AM in Golden.
Reno to Golden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Golden is 983 miles. It takes approximately 16h 31m to drive from Reno to Golden.
There are 993+ hotels available in Golden.














