There are 8 ways to get from Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 12 bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS to Terminal Way and Vassar Streetbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
3h 21m$221–487Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
5h 57m$35–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
8h 27m$63–136Drive 217.6 mi
- Drive from Circus Circus Reno to San Franciscocar 217.6 mi
3h 50m$40–58Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
5h 49m$72–373Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
4h 35m$374–570Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Suisun City Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 41m$40–71Bus, train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 42m$57–102
Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco is to line 12 bus and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $220 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Circus Circus Reno and San Francisco is 212 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.
The best way to get from Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco, including transfers.
Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 8h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $380 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Circus Circus Reno, NV, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS to Terminal Way and Vassar Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
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Booking & Getting There
Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Circus Circus Reno to San Francisco.
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