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There are usually 5 daily train trips available from Reno to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€66.06 | Avg. Price€124.21 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips7 | Daily Trips5 |
Duration | Duration14h 3m | Duration14h 57m |
Bus from Reno to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Reno to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Reno to Los Angeles usually takes around 14 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 388 mi (625 km) |
| Shortest duration | 11h 20m |
| Cheapest price | €39.29 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Reno to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Reno to Los Angeles cost €56.72 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Reno to Los Angeles by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Reno to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from €52 to €74. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on June 2, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Los Angeles this week, bus tickets are available starting at €56.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 29 days in advance. This way, you can save up to €51.93 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Reno to Los Angeles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Reno to Los Angeles. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 7 | 14h 3m | €71.32 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 7 bus trips from Reno to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 14 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from €39.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Reno to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 3 minutes to cover the 388 miles from Reno to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 11 hours and 20 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Los Angeles, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Reno to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Reno to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Reno to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at €93.82.
City Information
Reno
Dazzling with neon lights and bustling through the night, Reno is a great destination for those seeking top-class entertainment. Though considerably outshined by Las Vegas, Reno still brings unique attractions to the table. Among the most notable destinations for non-gamblers is an independent art scene down at Riverwalk, where indie galleries as well as restaurants abound. Fans of the great outdoors should not miss out on nearby Lake Tahoe, which stands among the most beautiful vacation destinations in the country.
At its core, Reno is still a city for gamblers, and it certainly does not disappoint. Slot machines, table games and cabaret shows are available at the local casinos, ready to tempt risk-takers who wish to court Lady Luck.
Right in the heart of downtown Reno, you will find the Reno Amtrak station from where you can take a train to Northern California and beyond. The local Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located outside of the city and it provides quick access to international flight routes. The main bus stop that serves Reno is also located at the airport.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Reno?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Reno Amtrak Train Station
The Amtrak Station in Reno is one of the main travel hubs in the city and opened in 1868. Located on North Center St, the station is surrounded by the casinos, restaurants, and hotels which put Reno on the map. Due to its downtown location, the station waiting area and the train tracks are actually placed below ground level. The California Zephyr train line passes through this station on its route from Chicago to Emeryville as well as Amtrak Thruway buses which connect to Sacramento.
All bus stations in Reno:
Reno Amtrak Train Station
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: North Hollywood Bus Station
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
North Hollywood Bus Station
San Fernando Bus Station
800 N Alameda St
592 Gayley Ave
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