Facts about the transport from Reno to San Francisco
| Cheapest Transport | $31 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 13m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 259 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | FlixBus, United Airlines |
Reno to San Francisco
Best Options
$235
$427
Other Options
Transportation from Reno to San Francisco
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Buses$ 31
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Flights$ 234
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
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How to get from Reno to San Francisco
Travelling between Reno and San Francisco is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 426.27 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 234.04.
How long does it take to get from Reno to San Francisco?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 hours to travel between Reno and San Francisco depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Reno and San Francisco. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 13m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 10m to reach San Francisco.
How much does it cost to get from Reno to San Francisco?
Travelling between Reno and San Francisco can be as cheap as USD 234.04 if you opt for a United Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 426.27 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Reno and San Francisco ?
- 4 from Reno to San Francisco starting from 06:00 Reno Airport until 18:50 Reno Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Reno to San Francisco.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Reno to San Francisco, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 234.00.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Reno and San Francisco
United Airlines
Bus
Travelling from Reno to San Francisco overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Reno and San Francisco
FlixBus
What is the most popular transport to get from Reno to San Francisco?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus