There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Fairfax by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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, bus, line 228 bus
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
- Take the bus from 600 Larkspur Landing Circle to Broadway Blvd & Bolinas Avebus
4h 22m$223–476Drive 217.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Fairfaxcar 217.3 mi
3h 51m$40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Suisun City Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
7h 28m$47–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
7h 44m$128–220Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
- Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
5h 51m$110–479Fly 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 El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
4h 57m$385–546Bus, train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
7h 30m$78–131Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
7h 37m$42–75
Reno to Fairfax by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Fairfax is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Fairfax is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Broadway Blvd & Bolinas Ave via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Richmond via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Reno and Fairfax is 231 miles. The road distance is 218.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Fairfax without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 28m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Reno to Fairfax, including transfers.
Reno to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Fairfax is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Fairfax, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station 4 times a day. 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
- $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
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 Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marin Transit
Bus from 600 Larkspur Landing Circle to Broadway Blvd & Bolinas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Marin Transit
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
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
Bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–55
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
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Reno to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Fairfax is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Reno to Fairfax.
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