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How to get fromReno to Scotts Valleyby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 17 bus

    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 San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus
    4h 9m
    $206–471

  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 / ...
    8h 45m
    $45–87

  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 San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor
    8h 53m
    $66–143

  4. Drive 270.3 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Scotts Valleycar car 270.3 mi
    4h 47m
    $50–72

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 17 bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus
    3h 26m
    $422–538

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    6h 33m
    $99–458

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    9h 1m
    $89–162

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    11h 22m
    $91–196

Reno to Scotts Valley by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Scotts Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Sacramento, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 11h 22m.

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