There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Alamo by plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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, BART
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
3h 20m$203–461Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Suisun City Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
7h 33m$34–65Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
7h 32m$65–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
9h 1m$79–161Drive 206.2 mi
- Drive from Reno to Alamocar 206.2 mi
3h 34m$38–55Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
5h 24m$90–435Fly 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 MacArthursubway
4h 13m$380–542
Reno to Alamo by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Alamo is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Alamo is to fly and BART which takes 3h 20m and costs $200 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Alamo. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Danville Blvd and Alamo Plaza via Martinez Amtrak and Walnut Creek BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Alamo. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Walnut Creek via Richmond and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Reno and Alamo is 237 miles. The road distance is 207.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Alamo without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 32m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Reno to Alamo, including transfers.
Reno to Alamo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Alamo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Alamo is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $440 and takes 5h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Alamo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and JSX fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 3 hours.
- 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
- $80–430
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
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
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- 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
- $95–470
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Milpitas to MacArthur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Alamo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Suisun City Bus Stop station.
Reno to Alamo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Alamo is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Reno to Alamo.
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