There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Circus Circus Reno by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train (Amtrak), shuttle, 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.
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
4h 7m$52–314Bus via Oakland
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
7h 22m$40–78Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 24m$65–138Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 18m$60–148Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
3h 7m$60–418Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MRY - RNO
8h 46m$109–430Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
- Take the bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus Green
8h 18m$197–199Drive 246.1 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Circus Circus Renocar 246.1 mi
4h 18m$45–65
San Jose to Circus Circus Reno by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Circus Circus Reno is to bus via Oakland which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Circus Circus Reno is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $55 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Circus Circus Reno. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Circus Circus Reno. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between San Jose and Circus Circus Reno is 233 miles. The road distance is 247.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Circus Circus Reno without a car is to bus via Oakland which takes 7h 22m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from San Jose to Circus Circus Reno, including transfers.
San Jose to Circus Circus Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Circus Circus Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Circus Circus Reno is to bus via Oakland which takes 7h 22m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 9h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $420 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Circus Circus Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Circus Circus Reno via Oakland and Reno Amtrak in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Circus Circus Reno via Sacramento and Reno in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–65
- Standard Rate
- $57–60
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- office@tahoeskitrips.net
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
- Phone
- (833) 709 8080
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- https://northlaketahoeexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to Circus Circus Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose to Circus Circus Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Circus Circus Reno is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from San Jose to Circus Circus Reno.
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