There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Lafayette by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Lafayettesubway
2h 26m$201–458Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
5h 41m$36–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Martineztrain California Zephyr
8h 15m$71–144Drive 205.3 mi
- Drive from Reno to Lafayettecar 205.3 mi
3h 34m$38–55Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
4h 30m$88–431Fly 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
3h 19m$378–538Bus, train via Richmond
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 18m$54–105Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 34m$68–110
Reno to Lafayette by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Lafayette is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Lafayette is to fly and BART which takes 2h 26m and costs $200 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Lafayette via Concord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Reno and Lafayette is 229 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Reno to Lafayette, including transfers.
Reno to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $440 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Lafayette, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Martinez once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 6h 49m.
- 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 Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 Reno to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- 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 Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Reno to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Martinez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Lafayette is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Reno to Lafayette.
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