How to get from San Jose to Reno
- Fastest
- 5h 5m
- by car, door to door
- Cheapest
- $28
- by bus
- Distance
- 304 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures today
- 3
- 3 ways, Wed 28 Oct
3 ways to travel
304 km apart. Times are the timetables for Wed 28 Oct, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
bestLess walking and waiting than driving, for the lowest overall cost of time and fare.
- Busbestcheapest6h 54m$28–128Estimated3 departures · AVLN
- Drivefastest5h 5m$32–44Estimated399 km · fuel only
- Taxi5h 5m$640–880Estimatedone-way cab
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Departures today
- 10:10 → 18:448h 34m · 1 change · Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority CC$47–127
- 10:16 → 18:448h 28m · 2 changes · VTA Rapid 522$48–128
- 13:53 → 20:476h 54m · 2 changes · VTA Rapid 500$28–67
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Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Reno?
The fastest way is by car: about 5h 5m door to door. The straight-line distance is 304 km.
What is the cheapest way from San Jose to Reno?
Bus is the cheapest, from $28. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
How much is the bus from San Jose to Reno?
Buses take about 6h 54m and cost $28–128 depending on operator and seat type. 3 departures appear in today's timetable window.
How far is Reno from San Jose by road?
About 399 km, roughly 5h 5m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $32–44; tolls and parking are extra.
Who runs it
- Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
- AVLN
- VTA
- Greyhound-us
- Bay Area Rapid Transit
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