There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Colma by plane, bus, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)RNO - SFO
1h 31m$37–202Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus StationGreyhound US0870
7h 8m$35–103Bus via Truckee
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7Green
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th StNorthstar
5h 48mBus, train, BART
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Take the subway from Richmond to Colma
6h 40m$56–106Train, BART
- Take the train from Reno to RichmondCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the subway from Richmond to ColmaRed-S
8h 39m$89–149Drive 225.5 mi
- Drive from Reno to Colma225.5 mi
3h 59m$42–60
Reno to Colma by bus, foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Colma is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Colma is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $35 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Colma. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via Mission St & 1st St and Daly City BART-Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Colma. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Colma via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Reno and Colma is 200 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Colma without a car is to bus via Truckee which takes 5h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Reno to Colma, including transfers.
Reno to Colma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Colma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Colma is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $35 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Truckee, which costs and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Colma, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Colma via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Francisco - 16th St, 16th Street & Rhode Island St, 16th St & Valencia St, and 16th Street / Mission in around 5h 48m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to Colma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- (833) 709 8080
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://northlaketahoeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- office@tahoeskitrips.net
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Colma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Reno to Colma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Colma is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Reno to Colma.
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