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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Ana to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (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)planeSNA - RNO
    3h 32m
    $112–352

  2. Train, bus via Bishop

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus
    15h 36m
    $89–137

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno AmtrakbusGreyhound US0870
    14h 45m
    $91–286

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
    20h 1m

  5. Drive 490.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Renocar490.5 mi
    8h 59m
    $90–130

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLAX - RNO
    3h 54m
    $99–484

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSAN - RNO
    4h 55m
    $177–291

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
    21h 55m
    $156–548

Santa Ana to Reno by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 45m.

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