There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
1h 11m$200–470Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
7h 43m$43–83Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
3h 5m$398–594BART, train
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 39m$85–170BART, train, bus
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
8h 24m$83–135Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to Reno-RNO233.3 mi
4h 5mDrive 233.3 mi
- Drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO)car 233.3 mi
4h 5m$43–62
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $200 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Terminal Way and Vassar Street via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from San Francisco International Airport and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Reno Airport (RNO) is 193 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), including transfers and time at the airport.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by BART, depart from San Francisco International Airport station.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $200 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and Reno Airport (RNO), USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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 San Francisco-SFO to Reno-RNO
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 11m.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO) is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Reno Airport (RNO).
United Airlines offers flights from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
There are 221+ hotels available in Reno Airport (RNO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Reno Airport (RNO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.