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How to get fromSan Rafael to Renoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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

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  1. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3h 45m
    $65–361

  2. Drive 214 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Renocar car 214 mi
    3h 45m
    $39–57

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    7h 18m
    $51–88

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    8h 34m
    $127–301

  5. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    5h 25m
    $111–552

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    4h 47m
    $71–462

  7. Bus via Truckee

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    2. Take the bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus bus Green
    7h 20m

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 27m

San Rafael to Reno by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Reno Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $120–290 and the journey takes 6h 52m.

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