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How to get fromReno Airport (RNO) to San Jose Airport (SJC)by plane, bus, train, subway, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Jose Airport (SJC) by plane, bus, train, subway, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    1h 10m
    $360–550

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 14m
    $44–92

  3. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    3h 10m
    $224–487

  4. Bus, train via Roseville

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    8h 38m
    $67–143

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    8h 53m
    $90–163

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    5h 10m
    $94–436

  7. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane RNO - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    7h 15m
    $262–665

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    11h 14m
    $90–198

  9. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to San Jose-SJCrideshare rideshare 247.9 mi
    4h 25m

  10. Drive 247.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Jose Airport (SJC)car car 247.9 mi
    4h 25m
    $46–66

Reno Airport (RNO) to San Jose Airport (SJC) by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Jose Airport (SJC).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and San Jose Airport (SJC), USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to SJC Airport Terminal A via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno Amtrak, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, and Santa Clara Transit Center in around 9h 14m.

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