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

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2h 38m
    $190–462

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    5h 50m
    $35–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    8h 33m
    $75–156

  4. Drive 217.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Renocar car 217.7 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 16m
    $86–418

  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
    3h 35m
    $422–564

  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
    $75–126

San Francisco to Reno by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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-us operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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