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How to get fromOakland to Sparksby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Sparks by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2h 57m
    $191–463

  2. Drive 215.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Sparkscar car 215.1 mi
    3h 45m
    $40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    5h 35m
    $55–80

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    8h 31m
    $76–160

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    5h 3m
    $85–416

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3h 30m
    $420–562

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    6h 27m
    $61–102

  8. Train, bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 47m
    $74–128

Oakland to Sparks by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Sparks, 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 Sparks Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily.

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