There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Great Basin by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)bus Greyhound US0560S
10h 43m$139–216Drive 395.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Great Basincar 395.9 mi
7h$73–105Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Winnemucca Stationtrain California Zephyr
12h 25m$215–376Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Stationtrain
8h 8m$327–687Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Stationtrain
9h 5m$559–789
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Great Basin is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Great Basin is to drive which takes 7h and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Great Basin. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Great Basin station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Winnemucca Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between San Francisco and Great Basin is 416 miles. The road distance is 398.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Great Basin without a car is to bus which takes 10h 43m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from San Francisco to Great Basin, including transfers.
San Francisco to Great Basin bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Great Basin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Great Basin is to bus which takes 10h 43m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $380 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Great Basin, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Great Basin via Sparks Transit Center and Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Winnemucca Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 9h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- 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
- $40–280
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Great Basin bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
San Francisco to Great Basin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Winnemucca Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Great Basin is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from San Francisco to Great Basin.