There are 7 ways to get from San Rafael to Reno by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
3h 13m$242–502Drive 214 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Renocar 214 mi
3h 44m$39–57Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 20m$57–111Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 28m$63–141Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
5h 45m$90–435BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
4h 37m$377–573Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
7h 46m$41–64
San Rafael to Reno by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Reno is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Reno is to bus and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $240 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Reno. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Reno Amtrak via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Reno. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between San Rafael and Reno is 223 miles. The road distance is 215.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Reno without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from San Rafael to Reno, including transfers.
San Rafael to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Rafael to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Reno is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 6h 52m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
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Booking & Getting There
San Rafael to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
San Rafael to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Reno is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from San Rafael to Reno.
There are 265+ hotels available in Reno.