There are 7 ways to get from Embarcadero to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train
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)SFO - RNO
3h 25m$47–297Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno AmtrakGreyhound US0870
5h 50m$30–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to RenoCalifornia Zephyr
8h 27m$64–156Drive 216.6 mi
- Drive from Embarcadero to Reno216.6 mi
3h 47m$40–58BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitas
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SJC - RNO
4h 44m$172–348Bus via Truckee
- Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - NorthstarNorthstar
- Take the bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno Tahoe International AirportGreen
7hTrain, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to SacramentoCapitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to RenoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 14m
Embarcadero to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Reno is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at Reno Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Embarcadero to Reno. However, there are services departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Embarcadero and Reno is 214 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.
The best way to get from Embarcadero to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Embarcadero to Reno, including transfers.
Embarcadero to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
Embarcadero to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Embarcadero to Reno is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 50m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco 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 San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Embarcadero to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- 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 San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- office@tahoeskitrips.net
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
- Website
- bit.ly
Bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- northlaketahoeexpress.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
Embarcadero to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Embarcadero to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Reno is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Embarcadero to Reno.
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