There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 55m$221–483Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
6h 4m$36–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 56m$61–140Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Oakland to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)215.9 mi
3h 46mDrive 215.9 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO)car 215.9 mi
3h 46m$40–57Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
5h 8m$75–386BART 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$370–562Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 51m$55–111Train, bus via South Lake Tahoe
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Margaritaville to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
8h 27m$55–89
Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $220 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Terminal Way and Vassar Street via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Oakland and Reno Airport (RNO) is 217 miles. The road distance is 217.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO), including transfers.
Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $220 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 4m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Reno Airport (RNO), USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
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
- $85–430
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
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
- $35–270
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Oakland to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO) is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Oakland to Reno Airport (RNO).
There are 262+ hotels available in Reno Airport (RNO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Oakland and Reno Airport (RNO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








