There are 9 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by plane, bus, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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
1h 17m$200–470Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
8h 25m$34–73Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
4h 47m$86–395Bus, train, BART
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
8h 10m$51–95Train, BART
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway Red-S
9h 57m$84–171Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
2h 53m$402–568Bus, train, BART via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
8h 12m$82–136Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to San Francisco-SFO231.6 mi
4h 9mDrive 231.6 mi
- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)car 231.6 mi
4h 9m$43–61
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $200 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way and arriving at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Reno Amtrak and Mission St & 1st St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at San Francisco International Airport via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 193 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) without a car is to bus and train and BART which takes 8h 10m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), including transfers and time at the airport.
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $200 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?
United Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Carlsbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Suisun City Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno-RNO to San Francisco-SFO
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to San Francisco International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 17m.
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Francisco Airport (SFO).
United Airlines offers flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to San Francisco International Airport Airport.
There are 736+ hotels available in San Francisco Airport (SFO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reno Airport (RNO) and San Francisco Airport (SFO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










