There are 9 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO) by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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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$360–550Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
9h 23m$44–92Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
3h 6m$218–493Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 11m$90–162Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
11h 5m$90–198Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MRY - RNO
6h 50m$262–660Train, bus via South Lake Tahoe
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Margaritaville to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
10h 47m$74–130Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Reno-RNO250.4 mi
4h 25mDrive 250.4 mi
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO)car 250.4 mi
4h 25m$46–66
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO) by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 1h and costs $360 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Terminal Way and Vassar Street via San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Reno Airport (RNO) is 189 miles. The road distance is 251.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO) without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $85 - $170.
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 Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 1h and costs $360 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 11h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Reno Airport (RNO), 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 Terminal Way and Vassar Street via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Amtrak, Sacramento, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS in around 11h 5m.
- 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
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- 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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
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 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 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
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
- Phone
- +1 866-898-2463
- Website
- southtahoeairporter.com
Bus from Margaritaville to Reno-Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $31–33
- Schedules at
- southtahoeairporter.com
- Adult
- $31–33
- Local
- $29
- Child (4-12)
- $20
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Reno-RNO
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
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 Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO) is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Reno Airport (RNO).
Southwest Airlines offers flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
There are 249+ hotels available in Reno Airport (RNO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Reno Airport (RNO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












