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How to get fromReno to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Reno to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    1h 46m
    $198–454

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    5h 50m
    $30–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 20m
    $78–157

  4. Drive 217.8 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to San Franciscocar car 217.8 mi
    3h 50m
    $40–58

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    4h 13m
    $88–430

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 33m
    $43–83

  7. Bus, train via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 35m
    $75–126

Reno to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and San Francisco, 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 $30–70 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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