There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
2h 31m$380–482Drive 217.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Renocar 217.7 mi
3h 50m$38–54Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
6h 15m$40–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 33m$125–206Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 18m
San Francisco to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Reno is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $380 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at Reno Amtrak. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Reno. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between San Francisco and Reno is 207 miles. The road distance is 218.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from San Francisco to Reno, including transfers.
San Francisco to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $380 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 15m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Reno, NV, 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 San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
San Francisco to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
San Francisco to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Reno is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from San Francisco to Reno.
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