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

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to San Rafael by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    best
    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 51m
    $221–475

  2. Drive 214 mi

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

  3. Bus, train via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 45m
    $57–104

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 32m
    $81–158

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    4h 10m
    $429–544

  6. 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 15m
    $115–513

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 54m
    $78–129

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    7h
    $41–73

Reno to San Rafael by bus, tram, train, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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