There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, rideshare, 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.
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
2h 46m$334–488Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
9h 7m$44–67Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 16mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palo Alto to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)247.1 mi
4h 30mDrive 247.1 mi
- Drive from Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO)car 247.1 mi
4h 30m$46–66Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
2h 48m$48–299BART, train
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
10h 33m$140–228
Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) is to Caltrain and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $330 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Terminal Way and Vassar Street via San Francisco Bus Station and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Reno via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Reno Airport (RNO) is 213 miles. The road distance is 248.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO), including transfers.
Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.
Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $300 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Reno Airport (RNO), USA?
You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Terminal Way and Vassar Street via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 3 times a week.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
- Phone
- 1-800-660-4287
- [email protected]
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Schedules at
- SamTrans Schedules
- Single Fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palo Alto to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.
Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO) is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Palo Alto to Reno Airport (RNO).
There are 273+ hotels available in Reno Airport (RNO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palo Alto and Reno Airport (RNO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.