There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
4h 15m$24–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
6h 18m$47–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Reno135.1 mi
2h 28mDrive 135.1 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Renocar 135.1 mi
2h 28m$25–36Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 24m$47–68
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Reno Amtrak via 8Th St & K St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Reno is 145 miles. The road distance is 135.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno without a car is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 4h 15m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 4h 15m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno.
There are 221+ hotels available in Reno.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Reno. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








