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How to get fromReno to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 4m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 8m

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 27m

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 20m

  5. Bus, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 42m

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bay Area via San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 7h 8m.

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