There are 9 ways to get from Reno to Livermore by plane, subway, bus, 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 Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3h 30m$232–487Drive 214.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Livermorecar 214.2 mi
3h 54m$40–57Bus, BART
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the subway from West Oakland to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway Blue-N
6h 43m$43–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
9h 32m$134–205Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
5h 13m$72–355Fly 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 22m$378–536Bus (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 20mBus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 25m$85–132Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Fremonttrain Capitol Corridor
10h 40m$149–237
Reno to Livermore by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Livermore is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Livermore is to fly and train which takes 3h 22m and costs $370 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Livermore. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
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 32m.
The distance between Reno and Livermore is 252 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Livermore without a car is to bus and BART which takes 6h 43m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Reno to Livermore, including transfers.
Reno to Livermore bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
Reno to Livermore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Livermore is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs $130 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $360 and takes 5h 13m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Livermore, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasanton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Subway from West Oakland to Dublin / Pleasanton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Fremont
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Santa Clara Station to Livermore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Ace
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Reno to Livermore bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Reno to Livermore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Livermore is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Reno to Livermore.
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