There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Scotts Valley by plane, train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 17 bus
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus
4h 9m$231–491Drive 270.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Scotts Valleycar 270.3 mi
4h 47m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus Green
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus Northstar
8h 40m$199–206Bus, train via Roseville
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
8h 53m$58–128Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 17 bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus
3h 26m$375–538Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
6h 34m$80–379Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
9h 1m$78–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
11h 22m$77–176
Reno to Scotts Valley by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Scotts Valley is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Scotts Valley is to fly and line 17 bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $370 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from Reno Tahoe International Airport and arriving at Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at San Jose via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Reno and Scotts Valley is 254 miles. The road distance is 271.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Scotts Valley without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $195 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Reno to Scotts Valley, including transfers.
Reno to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by North Lake Tahoe Express, depart from Reno Tahoe International Airport station.
Reno to Scotts Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Scotts Valley is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $195 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Scotts Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Caltrain Northbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, and Diridon Station in around 8h 40m. 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by North Lake Tahoe Express, arrive at Northstar Village Gate # 7 station.
Reno to Scotts Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Scotts Valley is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Reno to Scotts Valley.
There are 179+ hotels available in Scotts Valley.




