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

The distance between Spokane and Reno is around 809 miles (1,302km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Spokane 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Portland then Sacramento and then to Reno Amtrak.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Portland then take the bus to Hawthorne Station, Klamath Falls then Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave and then to R.T.C. Citicenter Transfer Station.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $160
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Reno.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Distance809 miles (1,302km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Spokane and Reno

There are several options for getting from Spokane to Reno by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $140 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $80.

The distance between Spokane and Reno is around 809 miles (1,302km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574 miles (924km)

It takes around 21h 15m to get from Spokane and Reno by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Spokane to Reno is to drive which takes around 13h 55m and will set you back approx $80.

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Spokane and Reno. We recommend that you drive to Reno. instead which will take 13h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Spokane and Reno. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Spokane to Reno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sprague @ Bernard, Portland, Portland and Sacramento. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Spokane and Reno. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Spokane to Reno. We recommend that you take the train to Portland then take the bus to Hawthorne Station, Klamath Falls then Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave and then to R.T.C. Citicenter Transfer Station. instead which will take 21h 15m.

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 Spokane and Reno. The distance is around 809 miles (1,302km) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Spokane to Reno is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 21h 15m and will usually cost around $160.

How do I get from Spokane to Reno

Compare travel optionsbetween Spokane and Reno

Transport options from Spokane to Reno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 2h
$140
5 times a week1,945km (1,208 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
21h 15m
$160
once a week1,603km (996 miles)
Train to Vancouver, bus1 day 2h
$165
4 times a week1,859km (1,155 miles)
Drive
13h 55m
$80
on demand1,302km (809 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