There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Sunnyvale by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
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 Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 23m$203–463Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 44m$44–82Bus, train via Roseville
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 24m$66–139Drive 248.6 mi
- Drive from Reno to Sunnyvalecar 248.6 mi
4h 21m$46–66Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
2h 1m$420–530Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 53m$90–162Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
10h 14m$92–193
Reno to Sunnyvale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Sunnyvale is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Sunnyvale is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $420 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Sunnyvale station. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Reno and Sunnyvale is 221 miles. The road distance is 250 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Sunnyvale without a car is to bus and train via Roseville which takes 7h 24m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Reno to Sunnyvale, including transfers.
Reno to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Sunnyvale is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $420 - $550 and takes 2h 1m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a week.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
- 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
- $40–310
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Reno to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Sunnyvale is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Reno to Sunnyvale.
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