There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Mountain View by plane, train, bus, car, or subway
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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 21m$228–482Drive 249.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Mountain Viewcar 249.8 mi
4h 22m$46–66Bus, train via Roseville
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 28m$60–127Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus Green
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus Northstar
7h 59m$199–202Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
2h 5m$374–532Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
5h 27m$79–369Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
8h 3m$78–143Train, BART
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
- Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
9h 50m$79–158
Reno to Mountain View by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Mountain View is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Mountain View is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $370 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Reno Tahoe International Airport and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar and Santa Clara & 1st. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Richmond and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Reno and Mountain View is 218 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Mountain View without a car is to bus and train via Roseville which takes 7h 28m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Reno to Mountain View, including transfers.
Reno to Mountain View bus services, operated by North Lake Tahoe Express, depart from Reno Tahoe International Airport station.
Reno to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Mountain View is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $199 - $202. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $370 - $550 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to El Camino & Castro via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Station, Santa Clara Station, and Santa Clara & 1st in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
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
- $35–260
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
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Mountain View bus services, operated by North Lake Tahoe Express, arrive at Northstar Village Gate # 7 station.
Reno to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Mountain View is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Reno to Mountain View.
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