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San Francisco to Reno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Francisco and Reno takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. There is at least one train per day from San Francisco to Reno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 20m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
$156
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Francisco to Reno train times

Trains run once daily between San Francisco and Reno. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Reno at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 43m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 43m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 43m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 43m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 43m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BARTAmtrak19h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Reno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Reno.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 6h 52m.

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