There are 7 ways to get from Sonoma County to Reno by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Sonoma County Airport
best- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane STS - RNO
4h$55–280Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
9h 13m$38–86Train
- Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
10h 28m$78–168Drive 230.6 mi
- Drive from Sonoma County to Renocar 230.6 mi
4h 23m$43–61Bus 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$205–521Train, bus via Sacramento
- Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
9h 14m$78–138Bus
- 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$56–139
Sonoma County to Reno by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sonoma County to Reno is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sonoma County to Reno is to fly which takes 4h and costs $55 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Sonoma County to Reno. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood and San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Sonoma County to Reno. However, there are services departing from SMART Windsor and arriving at Reno via El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Sonoma County and Reno is 178 miles. The road distance is 231.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sonoma County to Reno without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h to fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), including transfers and time at the airport.
Sonoma County to Reno bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood station.
Sonoma County to Reno train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Windsor station.
The best way to get from Sonoma County to Reno is to fly which takes 4h and costs $55 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 10h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Sonoma County, CA, 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 train from SMART Windsor to Reno via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, and Richmond in around 10h 28m.
- 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
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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
- $45–65
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
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.
Sonoma County to Reno bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Sonoma County to Reno train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sonoma County to Reno is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Sonoma County to Reno.
American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from Sonoma County Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
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