How to get from Reno to Crystal Bay by bus and train?

From Reno to Crystal Bay by bus and train

To get from Reno to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, take the CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR train from Reno station to Truckee Amtrak Station station. Next, take the HWY267 bus from Donner Pass Rd And Truckee Way station to Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
Bus - HWY267HWY267
Leaves from Reno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reno
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Emeryville
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Truckee Amtrak Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donner Pass Rd And Truckee Way
    ID 418
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - HWY267HWY267
    Wait for bus
    HWY267
    Railyard Mobility Hub To Crystal Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    ID 1733
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Reno to Crystal Bay by bus

To get from Reno to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from Rtc 4th Street Station station to Terminal Way And Villanova Drive station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN bus and finally take the HWY267 bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 station to Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Bus - 1212
Bus - GREENGREEN
Bus - HWY267HWY267
Leaves from Rtc 4th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reno
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Meadowood Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Way And Villanova Drive
    ID 2025
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reno Tahoe International Airport
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREENGREEN
    Wait for bus
    GREEN
    To Resorts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northstar Village Gate # 7
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - HWY267HWY267
    Wait for bus
    HWY267
    Railyard Mobility Hub To Crystal Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    ID 1733
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reno to Crystal Bay

The distance between Reno, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV is approximately 56.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reno to Crystal Bay by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Reno

Reno is located at Reno, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and the nearest public transit station is Reno Amtrak.

Train stations close to Reno:

  • Reno

Bus stations close to Reno:

  • Reno Amtrak
  • Lake Street And E 6th Street
  • E 6th Street And Evans Avenue

Public transit stations close to Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV

Crystal Bay is located at Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and the nearest public transit station is Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino.

Bus stations close to Crystal Bay:

  • Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino
  • Hwy 28 at Stateline Rd (Shelter) - Arrive
  • Hwy 28 at Stateline Rd (Shelter) - Depart

Related Routes

From Reno to Crystal Bay by bus

To get from Reno to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from Rtc 4th Street Station station to Terminal Way And Villanova Drive station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN bus and finally take the HWY267 bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 station to Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Bus - 1212
Bus - GREENGREEN
Bus - HWY267HWY267
Leaves from Rtc 4th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reno
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Meadowood Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Way And Villanova Drive
    ID 2025
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reno Tahoe International Airport
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREENGREEN
    Wait for bus
    GREEN
    To Resorts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northstar Village Gate # 7
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - HWY267HWY267
    Wait for bus
    HWY267
    Railyard Mobility Hub To Crystal Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    ID 1733
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reno to Crystal Bay?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR, Bus line HWY267.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reno to Crystal Bay?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line GREEN, Bus line HWY267.

  • Is there a direct train between Reno and Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Reno to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV?

    The CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR train line goes from Reno station near Reno to Emeryville station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Emeryville station near Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV

  • How long does it take to travel from Reno to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Reno and Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV by train and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Reno to get to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV?

    Get on the CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR train from the Reno station near Reno in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Reno and Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV?

    Get off the train at the Emeryville stop, which is closest to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV.

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