How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV

Sat, Feb 28
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Spirit Airlines
Greyhound
Amtrak
Alaska Airlines
United
1,000+ more
Spirit Airlines
Greyhound
Amtrak
Alaska Airlines
United
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $144.

Distance: 388 miles (625 km)

Compare flight with

Most popular
Flight
Bus
Train

$172

Average price

$135

Average price

Cheapest

$266

Average price

4h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

12h 12m

Average total duration

11h 42m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

17h 14m

Average total duration

16h 44m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1.9 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
Spirit Airlines

Most popular airline

Greyhound

Most popular bus company

Amtrak

Most popular train company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Travel options
from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhoundundefined · undefined
11:45PM13h20
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
01:05PMReno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station)
$991One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Greyhoundundefined · undefined
11:45PM13h20
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
01:05PMReno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station)
$991One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

UnitedUA5722
04:20PM1h39
Los Angeles International Airport
05:59PMReno-Tahoe International Airport
$1911One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr
07:13PM20h14
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
03:27PMReno station, Reno, NV
$2351One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 3811 AMTRAK · 3524 AMTRAK
01:45AM12h10
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
01:55PMReno station, Reno, NV
$1371One-way
3 transfers
Amtrak5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 3711 AMTRAK · 3524 AMTRAK
01:45AM12h10
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
01:55PMReno station, Reno, NV
$1371One-way
3 transfers
Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor · 3524 AMTRAK
07:13PM18h42
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
01:55PMReno station, Reno, NV
$1611One-way
3 transfers
UnitedUA5410
08:15AM1h45
Los Angeles International Airport
10:00AMReno-Tahoe International Airport
$1911One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4742
08:00PM1h39
Los Angeles International Airport
09:39PMReno-Tahoe International Airport
$2181One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA2363 · UA5394
06:09AM3h52
Ontario International Airport
10:01AMReno-Tahoe International Airport
$2281One-way
1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
Mar 01
Mon
Mar 02
Tue
Mar 03
Wed
Mar 04
Thu
Mar 05
Fri
Mar 06
Sat
Mar 07

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV

Travel to Reno, NV easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Reno, NV including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV is a flight with an average price of $47 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV:

A flight is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV costing on average $57 (€45).

A flight is $97 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV costing on average $144 (€115).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Reno, NV take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 30m.

Train takes on average 20h 14m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV is approximately 388 miles (625 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Reno, NV as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV:
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station).
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Reno station, Reno, NV.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Reno, NV by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Reno, NV by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United to go to Reno, NV by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV often also extend their vacation to go to Sacramento, CA, Truckee, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Salt Lake City, UT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reno, NV and these popular destinations at a great price.
HomeTravelTravel to USATravel to Reno, NVHow to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone