There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Pier 39 by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (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
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
2h 31m$384–478Drive 217.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Pier 39car 217.8 mi
3h 51m$38–54Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
6h 46m$45–68Bus, 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
6h 52m$80–127Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
4h 31m$67–332Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 57mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
8h 42m$131–200
Reno to Pier 39 by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Pier 39 is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Pier 39 is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $380 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at North Point St & Stockton St via Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at The Embarcadero & Stockton St via Richmond and Market St & Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Reno and Pier 39 is 212 miles. The road distance is 219 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Pier 39 without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Reno to Pier 39, including transfers.
Reno to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Pier 39 train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Pier 39 is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $380 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 46m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Pier 39, 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 San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Reno to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Reno to Pier 39 train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Pier 39 is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Reno to Pier 39.
There are 808+ hotels available in Pier 39.







