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How to get fromSan Jose to Reno Airport (RNO)by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Reno Airport (RNO) by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3h 17m
    $196–470

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    7h 49m
    $39–83

  3. Bus via South Lake Tahoe

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the bus from Margaritaville to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus Tahoe
    7h 41m
    $155–162

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    9h 58m
    $91–192

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Jose to Reno-RNOrideshare rideshare 250.3 mi
    4h 23m

  6. Drive 250.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Reno Airport (RNO)car car 250.3 mi
    4h 23m
    $46–66

  7. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    2h 6m
    $412–552

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MRY - RNO
    6h 55m
    $443–710

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 4m
    $91–157

San Jose to Reno Airport (RNO) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Reno Airport (RNO), USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Reno-Tahoe International Airport via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge and Margaritaville in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Terminal Way and Vassar Street via Sacramento, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS in around 9h 58m.

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