What is the cheapest way to get from Reno to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Reno to Silicon Valley is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reno to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Reno to Silicon Valley is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 9m and costs $370 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Reno and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Mission St & 1st St and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Reno and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Reno to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Richmond and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Reno to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Reno and Silicon Valley is 212 miles. The road distance is 244.2 miles.

How do I travel from Reno to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Reno to Silicon Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 37m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Reno to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Reno to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reno to Silicon Valley bus from?

Reno to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Reno to Silicon Valley train from?

Reno to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.

Where does the Reno to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Reno to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Reno to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Reno to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Reno to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Silicon Valley is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Reno to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 504+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Reno to Silicon Valley - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, Caltrain, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Silicon Valley by plane, train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 11m
$227–481
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
8h 53m
$39–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 37m
$58–130
Bus, train, BART
1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
3. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway
8h 41m
$73–122
Drive 242.8 mi
1. Drive from Reno to Silicon Valleycar 242.8 mi
4h 25m
$45–64
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain
2h 9m
$375–532
Train, BART
1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
9h 40m
$77–155

Reno to Silicon Valley by bus and train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.8 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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