There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, 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 from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
2h 57m$191–463Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
5h 15m$35–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 17m$74–155Drive 211.7 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Renocar 211.7 mi
3h 42m$39–56Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
5h 3m$85–416BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
3h 30m$420–562Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 12m$74–129
Oakland to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Reno is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $190 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Reno Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Reno. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Oakland and Reno is 217 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Oakland to Reno, including transfers.
Oakland to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $190 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 15m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Oakland, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
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
- 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
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
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
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Oakland to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Reno is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Oakland to Reno.
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