There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Reno by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SEA - RNO
3h 21m$373–1,003Drive 700.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Renocar 700.5 mi
13h 7m$128–185Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Klamath Fallstrain
- Take the bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
- Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Renobus
19h 48m$172–343Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
20h 45m$139–221Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PAE - RNO
5h 22m$168–828
Seattle to Reno by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Reno is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $370 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
The distance between Seattle and Reno is 581 miles. The road distance is 704.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Reno without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 48m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Seattle to Reno, including transfers.
Seattle to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $370 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 20h 45m.
Seattle to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Reno is 705 miles. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Seattle to Reno.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,000
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Klamath Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Sage Stage
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