How far is Reno from San Jose?

Reno and San Jose are 304 km (189 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Reno to San Jose?

Buses departing from Reno Station in Reno will take you to Diridon Station in San Jose.

Bus Reno to San Jose from $124 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Reno to San Jose on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	8:00am	Reno	15h	11:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:00am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	12h	11:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	11:30am	Reno	11h 30m	11:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:30am	Reno	11h 30m	11:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:00am	Reno	15h	11:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Reno to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 12 hours, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12hAverage Duration

308 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $125	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$125 - $241	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,568 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,355 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87355 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $125

Greyhound Reno San Jose recent customer reviews

Was a long day I joy the trip nice day

Eddie C.

February 19, 2020

Good

Basanth V.

July 25, 2016

FlixBus

3.5/511,209 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Reno and San Jose?

Stops in Reno

A - Reno Station

B - Reno Tahoe Airport

C - Reno Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reno to San Jose, US by bus

How far is Reno from San Jose?
Reno and San Jose are 304 km (189 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Reno to San Jose?
Buses departing from Reno Station in Reno will take you to Diridon Station in San Jose.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-04

$124

11-05

$124

Today

$124

11-07

$124

11-08

No data

11-09

No data

11-10

$124

11-11

$124

The cheapest trip from Reno to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $124

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reno to San Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $124 to $126 for a bus ticket from Reno to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-11-07.

What's the cheapest way to go from Reno to San Jose, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time12h	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 7h	Avg Price$143	Daily Departures1

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