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

The distance between Reno and Denver is around 831 miles (1,337km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reno to Denver by plane, 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 Reno (RNO) to Denver (DEN).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $295
Operated by

Frontier Airlines

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💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Denver.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
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Drive

Drive to Denver.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Distance1,050 miles (1,690km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reno and Denver

There are several options for getting from Reno to Denver by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $140 and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $295.

The distance between Reno and Denver is around 831 miles (1,337km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 788 miles (1,269km)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Reno and Denver by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reno to Denver is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx $295.

The cheapest way to travel between Reno and Denver, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $140 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reno and Denver. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Reno and Denver with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1 day 1h.

Amtrak run train services between Reno and Denver. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reno and Denver. We recommend that you fly from Reno (RNO) to Denver (DEN). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Reno and Denver. Flights depart from Reno (RNO) and arrive at Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Reno and Denver with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta fly between Reno and Denver. Flights depart from Reno (RNO) and and arrive into Denver (DEN). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Reno to Denver typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Reno (RNO) and and arrive into Denver (DEN).

The closest major airport to Denver is Denver International Airport (DEN) (DEN) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Denver. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) (COS) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) (CYS) 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 Reno and Denver. The distance is around 1,050 miles (1,690km) by road and it will take around 15h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reno to Denver is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around $295.

How do I get from Reno to Denver

Compare travel optionsbetween Reno and Denver

Transport options from Reno to Denver
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 25m
$295
every 3 hours1,337km (831 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
$140
twice daily1,827km (1,135 miles)
Drive
15h 25m
$105
on demand1,690km (1,050 miles)

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Airports near Denver

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

DEN
Denver International Airport (DEN)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Denver
COS
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66 miles (107km) from Denver
CYS
Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98 miles (158km) from Denver