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 OaklandGreyhound US0870
5h 10m$30–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to RichmondCalifornia Zephyr
7h 57m$88–438Drive 212 mi
- Drive from Amtrak Reno to Oakland212 mi
3h 41m$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 Street
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)RNO - SFO
3h 40m$42–228Bus, train via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
- Take the train from Sacramento to OaklandCapitol Corridor / ...
5h 43m$55–114Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to SacramentoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to OaklandCapitol Corridor / ...
6h 4mFly 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)RNO - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Center
4h 20m$66–397Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)RNO - OAK
5h 54m$90–481
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 41m.
The fastest way to get from Amtrak Reno to Oakland is to line 12 bus and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $40 - $230.
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 $30 - $130.
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 $30 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $440 and takes 7h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $490 and takes 5h 54m.
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 $30–130 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $85–440 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
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
- $85–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–32
- 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
- $30–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- 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 12:47 AM in Amtrak Reno and 10:47 PM 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 41m to drive from Amtrak Reno to Oakland.
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