There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Alameda by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
2h 11m$42–242Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
5h 10m$35–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
8h 5m$128–569Drive 214.8 mi
- Drive from Reno to Alamedacar 214.8 mi
3h 48m$40–57Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
4h 20m$101–549Bus, 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 4mTrain via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
8h 20m$117–521
Reno to Alameda by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Alameda is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Alameda is to fly which takes 2h 11m 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 Reno to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Lake Merritt via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Reno and Alameda is 217 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Reno to Alameda, including transfers.
Reno to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Alameda is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $40 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 5h 10m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- 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
- 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
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- 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 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/
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
Reno to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Reno to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Alameda is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Reno to Alameda.
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