There are 9 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
2h 5m$225–477Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
6h 25m$32–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
9h 10m$60–140Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland214.5 mi
3h 49mDrive 214.5 mi
- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Oaklandcar 214.5 mi
3h 49m$40–57Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
4h 4m$71–362Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2h 48m$377–536Bus, train via Roseville
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
7h 10m$47–99Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
7h 20m$55–115
Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $220 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way and arriving at Oakland via Reno Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and Oakland is 217 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland, including transfers.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $220 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 25m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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 Reno Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Oakland.
There are 781+ hotels available in Oakland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reno Airport (RNO) and Oakland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.