There are 8 ways to get from Novato to Reno by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
4h 10m$242–502Drive 206.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Novato to Renocar 206.8 mi
3h 39m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
8h 9m$42–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 57m$66–157Bus, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus
- Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
5h 10m$378–574Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane STS - RNO
6h 57m$81–381Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
7h 5m$90–435Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 16m$56–106
Novato to Reno by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Novato to Reno is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Novato to Reno is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Reno. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Reno Amtrak via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Novato and Reno is 236 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.
The best way to get from Novato to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Novato to Reno, including transfers.
Novato to Reno bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.
Novato to Reno bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Reno is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Novato to Reno.
There are 265+ hotels available in Reno.
What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Reno Amtrak via San Francisco Bus Station in around 8h 9m.
- 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
- $35–280
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
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