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How to get fromReno to Santa Clara Universityby 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 University 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 40m
    $263–483

  2. Drive  246.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Santa Clara Universitycar car 246.6 mi
    4h 22m
    $45–65

  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
    7h 4m
    $100–160

  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 19m

  5. 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 31m
    $370–526

  6. 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 49m
    $83–363

  7. Bus

    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 40m
    $47–75

  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 40m
    $153–248

Reno to Santa Clara University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Santa Clara University, 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 University via Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 7h 40m.

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