There are 8 ways to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 10m$55–320Drive 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 35m$235–541Bus, 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 26m$81–156Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus Oakland Airport
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
10h 40m$87–206Bus 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 30m$66–124Bus
- 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 35m$61–129Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Reno226.9 mi
4h 16m
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Reno by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 10m and costs $55 - $320.
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 30m.
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 and train via Sacramento which takes 9h 26m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 10m and costs $55 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via San Rafael, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Sonoma County Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 10m 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 Delta 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 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- 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
- Groome Transportation
- 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
- Groome Transportation
- 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
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
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.
Delta, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from Sonoma County Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
There are 266+ 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.







