There are 8 ways to get from Amtrak Reno to Oakland by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
5h 10m$35–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
7h 57m$128–569Drive 212 mi
- Drive from Amtrak Reno to Oaklandcar 212 mi
3h 42m$39–56Line 12 bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from E 2nd Street and Lake Street to Terminal Way and Vassar Streetbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
3h 39m$42–248Bus, train via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
5h 43m$53–112Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 4mFly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
5h 59m$100–561Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
4h 25m$76–507
Amtrak Reno to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amtrak Reno to Oakland is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Amtrak Reno to Oakland is to line 12 bus and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $40 - $250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Oakland. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Amtrak Reno to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Amtrak Reno and Oakland is 219 miles. The road distance is 213.2 miles.
The best way to get from Amtrak Reno to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $100.
The bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Amtrak Reno to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Amtrak Reno to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Amtrak Reno to Oakland is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 7h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Amtrak Reno, NV, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $120–600 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 775 348 0400
- Website
- rtcwashoe.com
Bus from E 2nd Street and Lake Street to Terminal Way and Vassar Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.rtcwashoe.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Amtrak Reno to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Oakland is 2h behind Amtrak Reno. It is currently 4:26 AM in Amtrak Reno and 2:26 AM in Oakland.
Amtrak Reno to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amtrak Reno to Oakland is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Amtrak Reno to Oakland.
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