There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Exploratorium 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 to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)RNO - SFO
2h 5m$38–210Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus StationGreyhound US0870
6h 6m$30–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to RichmondCalifornia Zephyr
8h 28m$74–133Drive 217 mi
- Drive from Reno to Exploratorium217 mi
3h 47m$40–58Fly 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 Embarcadero
3h 17m$173–336Bus 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
6h 16mBus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
- Take the train from Sacramento to RichmondCapitol Corridor
6h 29m$54–104
Reno to Exploratorium by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Exploratorium is to bus which costs $30 - $85 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Exploratorium is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $35 - $210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Exploratorium. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Embarcadero via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Reno and Exploratorium is 210 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Exploratorium without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Reno to Exploratorium, including transfers.
Reno to Exploratorium bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Exploratorium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Exploratorium is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $35 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 6h 6m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Exploratorium, 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 San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–85 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- 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 Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Website
- bit.ly
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Exploratorium bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Reno to Exploratorium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Exploratorium is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Reno to Exploratorium.
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