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- Reno, Nevada
Reno by sleeper train
'The Biggest Little City in the World': shows, casinos and the Truckee Riverwalk, with Lake Tahoe about an hour away by car.
Reasons to get off here
- National Automobile Museum
- Truckee Riverwalk District
- Lake Tahoe is about an hour's drive
- Casinos, nightlife and shows
- Whitney Peak, The Jesse, Eldorado and Courtyard Riverfront are within a 10-minute walk
- Riverwalk District, Greater Nevada Field and National Bowling Stadium
- Enterprise car hire nearby
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Zephyr | Chicago → Emeryville (San Francisco Bay) | Day 3 · morning | Daily |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Salt Lake City
Temple Square, the Great Salt Lake and nearby ski resorts, though the train calls in the small hours both ways.
Stop-off guide →Next stop · California ZephyrTruckee
A small Sierra Nevada town near Lake Tahoe, with Donner Party history and year-round outdoor activities.
Stop-off guide →Reno, answered
California Zephyr.
Times in both directions are below.
'The Biggest Little City in the World': shows, casinos and the Truckee Riverwalk, with Lake Tahoe about an hour away by car.
We would allow: one night.
Usually only by booking two separate journeys: most sleeper fares are for one train on one date, and you cannot get off and rejoin the same ticket the next night.
Check the fare rules with the operator when you book.