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How to get fromSanta Ana to Renoby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound) or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Ana to Reno by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3h 37m
    $107–312

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3h 54m
    $69–495

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    14h 36m
    $83–129

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    21h 55m
    $151–568

  5. Drive 490.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Renocar car 490.5 mi
    9h 3m
    $90–130

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    4h 50m
    $117–631

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    4h 51m
    $114–571

  8. Line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    5h 24m
    $70–424

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    14h 45m
    $96–231

  10. Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    15h 26m

Santa Ana to Reno by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and four other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Reno via Los Angeles and Sacramento in around 21h 55m.

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