There are 6 ways to get from Scotts Valley to Reno by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 17 bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Stationbus
- 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 17m$197–478Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
8h 54m$44–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
11h 3m$87–197Drive 270.4 mi
- Drive from Scotts Valley to Renocar 270.4 mi
4h 47m$50–72Line 17 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Stationbus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
3h 28m$418–566Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 9m$87–167
Scotts Valley to Reno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotts Valley to Reno is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Scotts Valley to Reno is to line 17 bus and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $410 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotts Valley to Reno. However, there are services departing from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr and arriving at Reno Amtrak via San Jose Diridon Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotts Valley to Reno. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Scotts Valley and Reno is 254 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.
The best way to get from Scotts Valley to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Scotts Valley to Reno, including transfers.
Scotts Valley to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Scotts Valley to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Scotts Valley to Reno is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Scotts Valley, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Reno Amtrak via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and Oakland in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Reno via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Sacramento in around 11h 3m.
- 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 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
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
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More Questions & Answers
Scotts Valley to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Scotts Valley to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotts Valley to Reno is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Scotts Valley to Reno.
There are 255+ hotels available in Reno.













