There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Sun Valley by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
6h 46m$36–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 24m$77–161Drive 223.3 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Sun Valleycar 223.3 mi
3h 58m$41–59Fly from San Francisco International Airport, line 12 bus, line 5 bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SSbus
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay O 4SS to Sun Valley Boulevard and E 6th Avenuebus
4h 17m$214–492Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 10m$75–131Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
6h 56m$80–408Caltrain 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
5h 15m$376–574
San Francisco to Sun Valley by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Sun Valley is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Sun Valley is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Sun Valley. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Sun Valley Boulevard and E 6th Avenue via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay O 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Sun Valley. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between San Francisco and Sun Valley is 234 miles. The road distance is 224.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Sun Valley without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from San Francisco to Sun Valley, including transfers.
San Francisco to Sun Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Sun Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Sun Valley is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 9h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $410 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Sun Valley, NV, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- 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
- $70–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
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
- $85–440
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
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay O 4SS to Sun Valley Boulevard and E 6th Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Sun Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
San Francisco to Sun Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Sun Valley is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from San Francisco to Sun Valley.
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