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How to get fromReno to Stanfordby plane, train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 48m
    $385–481

  2. Drive  245.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Stanfordcar car 245.1 mi
    4h 30m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, train

    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
    8h 4m
    $107–169

  4. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    9h 10m

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 56m
    $78–359

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    9h 32m
    $48–68

  7. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    10h 9m
    $143–216

Reno to Stanford by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h.

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