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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)
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$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 |
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Reno, NV by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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).
Other travel options to Reno, NV take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 30m.
Train takes on average 20h 14m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United.
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