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How to get fromReno to San Rafaelby plane, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Reno to San Rafael by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    2h 53m
    $58–222

  2. Drive 214 mi

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    1. Drive from Reno to San Rafaelcar car 214 mi
    3h 44m
    $39–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Vallejo Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    6h 33m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 41m

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    5h 25m
    $110–549

  6. Bus via Truckee

    1. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus bus Green
    2. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Northstar
    6h 53m
    $195–203

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to Vallejo Transit Center once daily, and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily, and the journey takes 7h 23m.

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