Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Jose to Sparksby train, plane, bus, car, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Sparks

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Sparks by train, plane, bus, car, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 10m
    $386–490

  2. Drive  249.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Sparkscar car 249.6 mi
    4h 22m
    $45–64

  3. Train, bus via Roseville

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Roseville Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    7h 47m
    $106–164

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    5h 47m
    $79–402

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    8h
    $47–77

  7. 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 37m
    $155–245

San Jose to Sparks by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Jose to Sparks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Sparks, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Sparks Transit Center via Oakland in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B via Sacramento, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS in around 9h 37m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There