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

The distance between Buffalo and Reno is around 2,432 miles (3,914km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 13h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Buffalo to Reno by 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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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $340
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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 18h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $465
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Drive

Drive to Reno.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance2,432 miles (3,914km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buffalo and Reno

There are several options for getting from Buffalo to Reno by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $340 and will take around 2 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 13h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $240.

The distance between Buffalo and Reno is around 2,432 miles (3,914km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,119 miles (3,411km)

It takes around 2 days 7h to get from Buffalo and Reno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buffalo to Reno is to drive which takes around 1 day 13h and will set you back approx $240.

The cheapest way to travel between Buffalo and Reno, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $340 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Buffalo and Reno. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Buffalo to Reno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.

Amtrak run train services between Buffalo and Reno. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2 days 7h, 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 Buffalo and Reno. It typically takes around 2 days 18h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buffalo to Reno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus OH, 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 18h.

Barons Bus, Greyhound USA, Amtrak and Eastern Sierra Transit Authority run regular bus services between Buffalo and Reno. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buffalo to Reno. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Reno. instead which will take 2 days 7h.

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 Buffalo and Reno. The distance is around 2,432 miles (3,914km) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buffalo to Reno is to take the train which takes, on average, 2 days 7h and will usually cost around $340.

How do I get from Buffalo to Reno

Compare travel optionsbetween Buffalo and Reno

Transport options from Buffalo to Reno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2 days 7h
$340
twice daily4,346km (2,700 miles)
Bus
2 days 18h
$465
5 times a week4,855km (3,017 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
$240
on demand3,914km (2,432 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