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How to get fromAmtrak Reno to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Amtrak Reno to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    3h 24m
    $381–487

  2. Drive  218 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amtrak Reno to San Franciscocar car 218 mi
    3h 51m
    $38–54

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    6h
    $40–65

  4. Bus, train via Roseville

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oaklandtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 30m
    $79–125

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    5h 36m
    $67–343

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 35m

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 20m
    $129–199

Amtrak Reno to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

United Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h.

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