There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
2h 5m$200–457Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
5h 10m$35–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
7h 57m$77–154Drive 211.7 mi
- Drive from Reno to Oaklandcar 211.7 mi
3h 42m$39–56Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
4h 6m$91–441Fly 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 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2h 54m$424–536Bus, train via Roseville
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 55m$54–106Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 5m$76–125
Reno to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Oakland is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $200 - $460.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Oakland. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Reno and Oakland is 217 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Reno to Oakland, including transfers.
Reno to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $200 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 10m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- 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
- $85–440
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
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
- $90–450
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
- $29–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- 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
- $100–480
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
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Reno to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Oakland is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Reno to Oakland.
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