There are 7 ways to get from Aptos to Reno by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 2 bus, bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to River St S. & Soquel Avebus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
4h 39m$376–578Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus
10h 14m$46–85Bus, train via Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
12h 13m$85–189Drive 281.7 mi
- Drive from Aptos to Renocar 281.7 mi
4h 59m$52–75Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
5h 26m$235–510Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MRY - RNO
9h 55m$219–668Bus, train
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
10h 19m$80–154
Aptos to Reno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aptos to Reno is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Aptos to Reno is to line 2 bus and bus and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $370 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Aptos to Reno. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Front, San Jose Diridon Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Aptos and Reno is 236 miles. The road distance is 283.3 miles.
The best way to get from Aptos to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 10h 14m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Aptos to Reno, including transfers.
Aptos to Reno bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
The best way to get from Aptos to Reno is to bus which takes 10h 14m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $210 - $700 and takes 9h 55m.
Aptos to Reno bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aptos to Reno is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Aptos to Reno.
What companies run services between Aptos, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to Reno Amtrak via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and Oakland in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to River St S. & Soquel Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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