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How to get fromReno to Santa Claraby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Santa Clara by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 35m
    $204–462

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 35m
    $42–81

  3. Bus, train via Roseville

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 59m
    $63–133

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    7h 14m
    $85–153

  5. Drive 246.5 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Santa Claracar car 246.5 mi
    4h 20m
    $45–65

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    1h 35m
    $370–526

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 34m
    $96–450

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    9h 35m
    $88–189

Reno to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 7h 35m.

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