There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SLC - RNO
3h 2m$172–333Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
9h 58m$86–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain California Zephyr
10h 33m$310–490Drive 518 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Renocar 518 mi
7h 35m$95–137
Salt Lake City to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Reno is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $170 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Reno. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Reno is 431 miles. The road distance is 521 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Salt Lake City to Reno, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 9h 58m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $490 and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 9h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–490
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Salt Lake City to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Reno is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 13:16 in Salt Lake City and 12:16 in Reno.
Salt Lake City to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Reno is 521 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Salt Lake City to Reno.
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