There are 5 ways to get from Foster City to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
2h 57m$384–488Drive 237.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Foster City to Renocar 237.4 mi
4h 11m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus Fcx
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
8h 15m$42–62BART, train
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
10h 4m$138–223BART, train, bus
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
8h 50m
Foster City to Reno by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Reno is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Foster City to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $380 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Reno. However, there are services departing from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd and arriving at Reno Amtrak via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Foster City to Reno. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Reno via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Foster City and Reno is 205 miles. The road distance is 238.8 miles.
The best way to get from Foster City to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Foster City to Reno, including transfers.
Foster City to Reno bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd station.
Foster City to Reno train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.
The best way to get from Foster City to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $380 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Reno Amtrak via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 and San Francisco Bus Station in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-660-4287
- [email protected]
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Schedules at
- SamTrans Schedules
- Single Fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Foster City to Reno bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 station.
Foster City to Reno train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Reno is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Foster City to Reno.
There are 280+ hotels available in Reno.