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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Amtrak Reno by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSBA - RNO
    6h 11m
    $68–397

  2. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to OaklandbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno AmtrakbusGreyhound US0870
    13h 5m
    $93–267

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to RenobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 38m

  4. Drive 499.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Amtrak Renocar499.7 mi
    9h 9m
    $92–132

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLAX - RNO
    6h 48m
    $126–588

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeBUR - RNO
    6h 48m
    $102–374

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSBA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
    7h 47m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    3. 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 57m

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to RenotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    17h 32m
    $166–528

Santa Barbara to Amtrak Reno by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Amtrak Reno, NV, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Reno Amtrak via Oakland in around 13h 5m.

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