What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Reno?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Reno is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Reno?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Reno is to Caltrain and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $360 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Reno?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Reno. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and Reno?

No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Reno. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Reno via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Reno?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Reno is 212 miles. The road distance is 244.4 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Reno without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Reno without a car is to BART and train and bus which takes 8h 37m and costs $70 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Reno?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Silicon Valley to Reno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Reno bus from?

Silicon Valley to Reno bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Reno train from?

Silicon Valley to Reno train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Reno bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Reno bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at San Bruno BART-Bay 5 station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Reno train arrive?

Silicon Valley to Reno train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Reno?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Reno is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Silicon Valley to Reno.

Where can I stay near Reno?

There are 262+ hotels available in Reno.

Silicon Valley to Reno - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, plane, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Reno by train, plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
2h 49m
$223–488
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
8h 39m
$37–69
BART, train, bus
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
8h 37m
$72–123
Drive 243 mi
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Renocar 243 mi
4h 26m
$45–64
Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
2h 46m
$368–559
BART, train
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
2. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 51m
$77–163

Silicon Valley to Reno by train, subway, and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.6 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Reno Amtrak via San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, West Oakland, and Oakland in around 8h 39m.

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