There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train (Amtrak), shuttle, 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
4h 24m$200–480Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
7h 28m$39–83Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 43m$90–158Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 37m$90–193Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 12 bus, bus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
- Take the bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SSbus
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay S 4SS to Lawlor Stationbus
3h 13m$366–562Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MRY - RNO
8h 2m$267–670Drive 246.8 mi
- Drive from San Jose to University of Nevada, Renocar 246.8 mi
4h 21m$45–66
San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno is to bus which costs $35 - $85 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno is to fly and line 12 bus and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $360 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to University of Nevada, Reno station. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Lawlor Station via Oakland and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay S 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno. 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 University of Nevada, Reno is 235 miles. The road distance is 248.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno, including transfers.
San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to University of Nevada, Reno via Oakland, Reno Amtrak, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay S 4SS, and Lawlor Station in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno via Sacramento, Reno, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay S 4SS, and Lawlor Station in around 9h 37m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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
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
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
Bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay S 4SS to Lawlor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from San Jose to University of Nevada, Reno.
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