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

The distance between Jackson and Reno is around 1,766 miles (2,842km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jackson to Reno by plane, bus, train 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 Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Reno (RNO).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $415
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas, Los Angeles then Sacramento and then to Reno Amtrak.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $275
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $340
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Drive

Drive to Reno.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance2,071 miles (3,333km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jackson and Reno

There are several options for getting from Jackson to Reno by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $275 and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $415.

The distance between Jackson and Reno is around 1,766 miles (2,842km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,723 miles (2,772km)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Jackson and Reno by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jackson to Reno is to fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx $415.

The cheapest way to travel between Jackson and Reno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $275 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jackson and Reno. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jackson to Reno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.

Amtrak run train services between Jackson and Reno. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2 days 11h, 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 Jackson and Reno. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jackson to Reno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas, Los Angeles and Sacramento. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

Amtrak, Greyhound USA and ACN Autobuses run regular bus services between Jackson and Reno. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jackson and Reno. Flights depart from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) and arrive at Reno (RNO) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Jackson to Reno. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 6h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jackson to Reno typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) 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 Jackson and Reno. The distance is around 2,071 miles (3,333km) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jackson to Reno is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around $415.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jackson and Reno

Transport options from Jackson to Reno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6h 15m
$415
hourly2,842km (1,766 miles)
Bus
2 days 4h
$275
once daily3,845km (2,389 miles)
Train
2 days 11h
$340
twice daily4,690km (2,914 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
$205
on demand3,333km (2,071 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