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How to get fromReno to California's Great Americaby plane, train, bus, car, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to California's Great America by plane, train, bus, car, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 11m
    $206–464

  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 / ...
    8h 47m
    $44–86

  3. 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 Great America Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    7h 10m
    $63–128

  4. 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 Great America Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    7h 28m
    $85–148

  5. Drive 244.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to California's Great Americacar car 244.9 mi
    4h 18m
    $45–65

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    2h 20m
    $373–528

  7. 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 14m
    $94–436

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Great America Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    9h 49m
    $88–184

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and California's Great America, CA, 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 Reno Amtrak to California's Great America via Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Transit Center, and Mission College & Freedom in around 8h 47m.

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