There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
4h 54m$26–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
6h 57m$49–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Reno-RNO139.3 mi
2h 32mDrive 139.3 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO)car 139.3 mi
2h 32m$26–37Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 3m$49–73
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Terminal Way and Vassar Street via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Reno Airport (RNO) is 149 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) without a car is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 4h 54m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO), including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 4h 54m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Reno Airport (RNO), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak 4 times a day. 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
- 4 times a day
- 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-RNO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO) is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Reno Airport (RNO).
There are 249+ hotels available in Reno Airport (RNO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Reno Airport (RNO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








