There are 5 ways to get from South San Francisco to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
1h 11m$180–450Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
7h 40m$32–68BART, train
- Take the subway from San Bruno to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 56m$77–159Drive 225.7 mi
- Drive from South San Francisco to Renocar 225.7 mi
3h 58m$42–60BART, train, bus
- Take the subway from San Bruno to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
7h 41m$76–129
South San Francisco to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South San Francisco to Reno is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from South San Francisco to Reno is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $180 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from South San Francisco to Reno. However, there are services departing from Airport Blvd & Baden Ave and arriving at Reno Amtrak via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from South San Francisco to Reno. However, there are services departing from San Bruno and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between South San Francisco and Reno is 193 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.
The best way to get from South San Francisco to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), including transfers and time at the airport.
South San Francisco to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
South San Francisco to Reno train services, operated by BART, depart from San Bruno station.
The best way to get from South San Francisco to Reno is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between South San Francisco, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- 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
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Bruno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Bruno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 11m.
South San Francisco to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
South San Francisco to Reno train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between South San Francisco to Reno is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from South San Francisco to Reno.
United Airlines offers flights from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
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