There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
2h 38m$190–462Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
6h 29m$38–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 12m$77–161Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Francisco to Reno-RNO221.9 mi
3h 54mDrive 221.9 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO)car 221.9 mi
3h 54m$41–59Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
5h 16m$86–418Caltrain 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
3h 35m$422–564Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 57m$77–131
San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $190 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Terminal Way and Vassar Street via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between San Francisco and Reno Airport (RNO) is 207 miles. The road distance is 223.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO), including transfers.
San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $190 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 29m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Reno Airport (RNO), 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
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
- 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
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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 Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Francisco to Reno-RNO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO) is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from San Francisco to Reno Airport (RNO).
There are 266+ hotels available in Reno Airport (RNO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Francisco and Reno Airport (RNO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.