There are 6 ways to get from Alameda to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
2h 54m$60–363Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
5h 15m$30–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 3m$112–548Drive 214.9 mi
- Drive from Alameda to Renocar 214.9 mi
3h 49m$40–57Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
4h 45m$98–556Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 9m
Alameda to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Reno is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $60 - $370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Reno Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Reno. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Alameda and Reno is 217 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $30 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Alameda to Reno, including transfers.
Alameda to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $60 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 5h 15m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $550 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, 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 Oakland to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Alameda to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Alameda to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Reno is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Alameda to Reno.
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