There are 9 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo by plane, bus, train, subway, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
1h 50m$218–478Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to S Delaware St & Cypress Avebus 292
9h 8m$34–74Bus, 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 Millbraesubway
8h 47m$54–101Train, BART
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
- Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
10h 38m$86–174Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to San Mateo237 mi
4h 16mDrive 237 mi
- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateocar 237 mi
4h 16m$44–63Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain
2h 36m$376–534Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
5h 13m$84–391Bus, train, BART via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway
8h 53m$85–144
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo is to bus and line 292 bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $210 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way and arriving at S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via Reno Amtrak and Mission St & 1st St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Millbrae via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and San Mateo is 199 miles. The road distance is 238.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo without a car is to bus and train and BART which takes 8h 47m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo, including transfers.
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $210 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and San Mateo, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno Amtrak, and Mission St & 1st St in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
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
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
- 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
- $11–25
- 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
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Richmond to Millbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Richmond to Millbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Richmond to Millbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
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
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Mission St & 1st St to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno-RNO to San Mateo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Mateo.
There are 465+ hotels available in San Mateo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reno Airport (RNO) and San Mateo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














