There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Foster City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway
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 Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
3h 51m$150–432Drive 237.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Foster Citycar 237.5 mi
4h 11m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvdbus Fcx
8h 13m$44–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
9h 12m$110–172Fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
3h 23m$387–482Bus, train, BART
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway
9h 4mTrain, BART
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
- Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
10h 41m$145–217
Reno to Foster City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Foster City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Foster City is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $380 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound via Richmond and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
The distance between Reno and Foster City is 204 miles. The road distance is 238.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Foster City without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Reno to Foster City, including transfers.
Reno to Foster City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Foster City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Foster City is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $150 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Foster City, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd via San Francisco Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 in around 8h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-660-4287
- [email protected]
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Schedules at
- SamTrans Schedules
- Single Fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Reno to Foster City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Reno to Foster City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Foster City is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Reno to Foster City.
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