There are 7 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), train, rideshare, or car
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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
1h$360–550BART, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Milpitas to West Oaklandsubway Green-S
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
8h 4m$40–78Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
3h 6m$238–513Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
10h 26m$88–192Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 32m$88–158Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Reno246.1 mi
4h 21mDrive 246.1 mi
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Renocar 246.1 mi
4h 21m$45–65
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno is to BART and bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno is to fly which takes 1h and costs $360 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Reno is 189 miles. The road distance is 247.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), including transfers and time at the airport.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno is to fly which takes 1h and costs $360 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 10h 26m.
The quickest flight from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Reno via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Amtrak, and Sacramento in around 10h 26m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno.
Southwest Airlines offers flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
There are 261+ hotels available in Reno.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Reno. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










