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

The distance between Omaha and Reno is around 1,450 miles (2,333km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 21h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Omaha to Reno by 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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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $315
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lincoln NE then take the train to Reno.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $190
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Drive

Drive to Reno.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Distance1,450 miles (2,333km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Omaha and Reno

There are several options for getting from Omaha to Reno by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $190 and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 21h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $145.

The distance between Omaha and Reno is around 1,450 miles (2,333km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,258 miles (2,025km)

It takes around 1 day 12h to get from Omaha and Reno by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Omaha to Reno is to drive which takes around 21h 15m and will set you back approx $145.

The cheapest way to travel between Omaha and Reno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $190 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Omaha and Reno. We recommend that you drive to Reno. instead which will take 21h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Omaha and Reno. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Omaha to Reno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Denver, Denver, 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 1 day 14h.

Express Arrow, Greyhound USA, Amtrak and Eastern Sierra Transit Authority run regular bus services between Omaha and Reno. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Omaha to Reno. We recommend that you take the bus to Lincoln NE then take the train to Reno. instead which will take 1 day 12h.

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 Omaha and Reno. The distance is around 1,450 miles (2,333km) by road and it will take around 21h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Omaha to Reno is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 12h and will usually cost around $190.

How do I get from Omaha to Reno

Compare travel optionsbetween Omaha and Reno

Transport options from Omaha to Reno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 14h
$315
5 times a week3,097km (1,924 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 12h
$190
once daily2,710km (1,684 miles)
Drive
21h 15m
$145
on demand2,333km (1,450 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