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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Sparks by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    6h 10m
    $35–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    8h 47m
    $77–161

  4. Drive 221.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Sparkscar car 221.1 mi
    3h 52m
    $41–59

  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
    $81–408

  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
    $372–564

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    7h 36m
    $44–86

  8. Train, bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 53m
    $75–131

San Francisco to Sparks by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 10mAverage 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 Sparks, 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 Sparks Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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