There are 7 ways to get from Scotts Valley to Reno by bus, train, plane, subway, 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 16m$227–498BART, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to West Oaklandsubway Green-S
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
8h 51m$41–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
11h 3m$77–177Drive 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$368–566Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
- Take the bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus Green
9h 2m$199–206Train, 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$77–147
Scotts Valley to Reno by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotts Valley to Reno is to BART and bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Scotts Valley to Reno is to line 17 bus and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $360 - $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 Tahoe International Airport via San Jose Park and Ride and Northstar Village Gate # 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
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 BART and bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Scotts Valley to Reno, including transfers.
Scotts Valley to Reno bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from San Jose Park and Ride 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 train which takes 11h 3m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195 - $210 and takes 9h 2m.
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 via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Sacramento in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Reno Tahoe International Airport via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Northstar Village Gate # 7 in around 9h 2m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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More Questions & Answers
Scotts Valley to Reno bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar 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 268+ hotels available in Reno.




