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How to get fromSan Jose to Amtrak Renoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Amtrak Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3h
    $64–448

  2. Bus via Oakland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    7h 15m
    $38–63

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    9h 11m
    $113–285

  4. Drive 246.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Amtrak Renocar car 246.2 mi
    4h 19m
    $45–65

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    4h 3m
    $62–344

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 17m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    2. Take the bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus bus Green
    8h 5m

San Jose to Amtrak Reno by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Reno Amtrak via Oakland in around 7h 15m.

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