There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Winnemucca by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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 Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)bus Greyhound US0560S
9h 50m$58–115Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Winnemucca Stationtrain California Zephyr
11h 32m$125–276Drive 382.1 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Winnemuccacar 382.1 mi
6h 16m$70–101Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Stationtrain
7h 15m$247–587Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Stationtrain
8h 12m$429–689
San Francisco to Winnemucca by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Winnemucca is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Winnemucca is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $65 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Winnemucca. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Winnemucca station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Winnemucca Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between San Francisco and Winnemucca is 393 miles. The road distance is 384.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Winnemucca without a car is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from San Francisco to Winnemucca, including transfers.
San Francisco to Winnemucca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Winnemucca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Winnemucca is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Winnemucca, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) via Sparks Transit Center in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Winnemucca Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 9h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- 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
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 Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Winnemucca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
San Francisco to Winnemucca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Winnemucca Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Winnemucca is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from San Francisco to Winnemucca.
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