There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Sparks by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), 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.
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
3h 17m$196–470Drive 249.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Sparkscar 249.6 mi
4h 22m$46–66Train, bus via Fairfield
- Take the train from San Jose to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
7h 35m$59–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 37m$90–188Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
2h 6m$412–552Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h$89–157
San Jose to Sparks by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Sparks is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Sparks is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $410 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Sparks. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between San Jose and Sparks is 229 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Sparks without a car is to train and bus via Fairfield which takes 7h 35m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from San Jose to Sparks, including transfers.
San Jose to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Sparks is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $410 - $550 and takes 2h 6m.
San Jose to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Sparks is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from San Jose to Sparks.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Sparks, NV, USA?
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. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a week.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- 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
- $40–280
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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