There are 6 ways to get from Menlo Park to Reno by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, bus, 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.
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
2h 47m$193–467Drive 243.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Menlo Park to Renocar 243.4 mi
4h 26m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
8h 24m$62–89BART, train, bus
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
8h 34m$87–137Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
2h 49m$418–559BART, train
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 48m$87–172
Menlo Park to Reno by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to Reno is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Menlo Park to Reno is to Caltrain and fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $190 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Menlo Park to Reno. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Menlo Park to Reno. However, there are services departing from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Reno via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Menlo Park and Reno is 211 miles. The road distance is 244.8 miles.
The best way to get from Menlo Park to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Menlo Park to Reno, including transfers.
Menlo Park to Reno bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave station.
Menlo Park to Reno train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.
Menlo Park to Reno bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at San Bruno BART-Bay 5 station.
What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to Reno Amtrak via San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, West Oakland, and Oakland in around 8h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Menlo Park to Reno train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Menlo Park to Reno is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Menlo Park to Reno.
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