There are 8 ways to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, 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.
Fly from Sonoma County Airport
best- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane STS - RNO
4h$55–280Drive 226.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Renocar 226.9 mi
4h 16m$42–60Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
4h 36m$205–521Bus via San Rafael
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus Oakland Airport
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
9h 26m$66–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus Oakland Airport
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
10h 42m$102–216Bus, train via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
9h 27m$102–191Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
9h 42m$61–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Rosa-STS to Reno226.9 mi
4h 16m
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno is to fly which takes 4h and costs $55 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal and arriving at Reno Amtrak via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Reno is 178 miles. The road distance is 228.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno without a car is to bus via San Rafael which takes 9h 26m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h to fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), including transfers and time at the airport.
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal station.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno is to fly which takes 4h and costs $55 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via San Rafael, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 9h 26m.
There is no direct flight from Sonoma County Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h and has one stopover.
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at San Rafael station.
What companies run services between Santa Rosa Airport (STS), USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Reno Amtrak via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and San Francisco Bus Station in around 9h 26m.
- 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 Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–75
Bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
Bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
Bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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 Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Rosa-STS to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno.
American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Sonoma County Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
There are 219+ hotels available in Reno.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Reno. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









