There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Livermore by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3h 30m$207–467Drive 217 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Livermorecar 217 mi
3h 47m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 19m$42–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
9h 31m$83–162Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
5h 2m$96–463Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Livermore Stationtrain
3h 32m$425–536Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 20m$78–112Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Fremonttrain Capitol Corridor
10h 40m$91–188
Reno to Livermore by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Livermore is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Livermore is to fly and BART which takes 3h 30m and costs $200 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Livermore. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Livermore. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Dublin / Pleasanton via Richmond and Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Reno and Livermore is 252 miles. The road distance is 218.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Livermore without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Reno to Livermore, including transfers.
Reno to Livermore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Livermore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Livermore is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 9h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $470 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Livermore, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, and Stockton in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
- 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
- $85–460
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
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
- $40–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- 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
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasanton
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Fremont
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Santa Clara Station to Livermore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Livermore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno to Livermore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Livermore is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Reno to Livermore.
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