How to travel from Salt Lake City to Reno, United States of America

The distance between Salt Lake City and Reno is around 432 miles (695km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Salt Lake City to Reno 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno (RNO).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $200
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Train

Take the train to Reno.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $83
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Drive

Drive to Reno.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance519 miles (836km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salt Lake City and Reno

There are several options for getting from Salt Lake City to Reno by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $83 and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $200.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Reno is around 432 miles (695km).

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Salt Lake City and Reno by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Reno is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx $200.

The cheapest way to travel between Salt Lake City and Reno, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $83 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salt Lake City and Reno. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salt Lake City to Reno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in 200 S / 400 E and Salt Lake Central Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Amtrak run train services between Salt Lake City and Reno. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Salt Lake City and Reno. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno (RNO). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salt Lake City and Reno. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Reno (RNO). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salt Lake City and Reno with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly between Salt Lake City and Reno. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Reno (RNO). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Salt Lake City to Reno typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Salt Lake City and Reno. The distance is around 519 miles (836km) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salt Lake City to Reno is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around $200.

How do I get from Salt Lake City to Reno

Compare travel optionsbetween Salt Lake City and Reno

Transport options from Salt Lake City to Reno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
$200
hourly695km (432 miles)
Train
10h 10m
$83
twice daily921km (572 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
$52
on demand836km (519 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