How to travel from Baltimore to Reno, United States of America

The distance between Baltimore and Reno is around 2,303 miles (3,706km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Baltimore to Reno by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Reno (RNO).

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time6h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $555
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Washington Union Station then Chicago Union Station and then to Reno.

  • Duration2 days 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $385

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5 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Pittsburgh, Barstow, Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop then Bishop - Vons/Kmart 1200 N. Main Street and then to Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $450
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Reno.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Distance2,597 miles (4,179km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baltimore and Reno

There are several options for getting from Baltimore to Reno by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $360 and will take around 2 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $555.

The distance between Baltimore and Reno is around 2,303 miles (3,706km).

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Baltimore and Reno by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baltimore to Reno is to fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx $555.

The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore and Reno, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $360 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Baltimore and Reno. It typically takes around 2 days 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Baltimore to Reno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station, Rockville Red Line Center Platform and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 15h.

Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak run train services between Baltimore and Reno. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 15h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baltimore and Reno. It typically takes around 2 days 19h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baltimore to Reno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pittsburgh, Barstow, Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop and Bishop - Vons/Kmart 1200 N. Main Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 19h.

Greyhound USA, Amtrak and Eastern Sierra Transit Authority run regular bus services between Baltimore and Reno. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baltimore and Reno. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and arrive at Reno (RNO) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 6h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Baltimore to Reno. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 7h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Baltimore to Reno typically takes around 6h 10m. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and and arrive into Reno (RNO).

The closest major airport to Reno is Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (RNO) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Reno. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (SMF) and Stockton Airport (SCK) (SCK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Baltimore and Reno. The distance is around 2,597 miles (4,179km) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baltimore to Reno is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around $555.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Baltimore and Reno

Transport options from Baltimore to Reno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
7h 10m
$555
hourly3,706km (2,303 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days 15h
$385
once daily4,788km (2,975 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station2 days 21h
$360
3 times a week5,019km (3,118 miles)
Bus
2 days 19h
$450
5 times a week4,957km (3,080 miles)
Drive
1 day 16h
$255
on demand4,179km (2,597 miles)

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Airports near Reno

The following major airports near Reno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

RNO
Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
International Airport
Distance
2 miles (4km) from Reno
SMF
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
International Airport
Distance
112 miles (179km) from Reno
SCK
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136 miles (220km) from Reno