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How to get fromSan Francisco to Amtrak Renoby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Amtrak Reno by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SSbus bus
    3h 26m
    $222–487

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    5h 55m
    $30–65

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    8h 33m
    $70–156

  4. Drive 217.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Amtrak Renocar car 217.8 mi
    3h 50m
    $40–58

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    5h 59m
    $83–403

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    4h 23m
    $374–569

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 18m
    $67–116

San Francisco to Amtrak Reno by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Amtrak Reno, NV, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 6h 52m.

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