There are 6 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SNA - RNO
3h 49m$314–852Train, bus via Bishop
cheapest- Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395
16h 50m$87–137Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
15h 49m$100–157Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
21h 20mDrive 496.8 mi
- Drive from Mission Viejo to Renocar 496.8 mi
9h 8m$91–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
23h 14m$401–632
Mission Viejo to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Reno is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $310 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Reno. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Viejo to Reno. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Reno via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 14m.
The distance between Mission Viejo and Reno is 432 miles. The road distance is 499.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 15h 49m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Mission Viejo to Reno, including transfers.
Mission Viejo to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Mission Viejo to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $310 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 15h 49m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 23h 14m.
What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Reno Amtrak via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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Mission Viejo to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Mission Viejo to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Reno is 500 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Mission Viejo to Reno.
There are 275+ hotels available in Reno.