There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Cold Springs by plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), train, or bus (Greyhound)
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
3h$285–562Drive 232.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Cold Springscar 232.7 mi
4h 10m$43–62Bus, drive
- Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
- Drive from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Cold Springscar
5h 2m$104–109Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 57m$180–276Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
5h 38m$136–458Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
4h 2m$437–644Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
7h 3m$69–102
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Cold Springs is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Cold Springs is to fly which takes 3h and costs $280 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Cold Springs. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Echo Avenue and Moya Boulevard via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay S 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Cold Springs. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between San Francisco and Cold Springs is 226 miles. The road distance is 234 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Cold Springs without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h to get from San Francisco to Cold Springs, including transfers.
San Francisco to Cold Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Cold Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Cold Springs is to fly which takes 3h and costs $280 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Cold Springs, Washoe County, NV, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
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
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
San Francisco to Cold Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
San Francisco to Cold Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Cold Springs is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from San Francisco to Cold Springs.
There are 178+ hotels available in Cold Springs.