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Today30 Jul
Tomorrow31 Jul
from US$38
Fri1 Aug
from US$42
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Next departures to San Francisco

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: Reno
    Departure location: Reno
    Arrival time: 31 July at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: Reno
    Departure location: Reno
    Arrival time: 31 July at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: Reno
    Departure location: Reno Station
    Arrival time: 31 July at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: Reno
    Departure location: Sparks (Greyhound Station)
    Arrival time: 31 July at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: Reno
    Departure location: Reno Station
    Arrival time: 31 July at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Reno to San Francisco

Bus
Average priceUS$33 - US$88Average duration6h 35m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$41 - US$138Average duration8h 21m
27kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Reno to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
6h 35mAverage duration
US$33Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reno to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$39
Average bus trip duration6h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure06:15
Distance184 miles
Latest bus departure11:30

Reno to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Reno - San Francisco, US

  1. What's the distance between Reno and San Francisco by coach?

    The journey from Reno to San Francisco by coach covers an approximate distance of 186 miles (300 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Reno to San Francisco without a car?

    You can reach San Francisco from Reno by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/07
US$65
29/07
US$33
Today
US$30
31/07
US$30
01/08
US$34
02/08
US$30
03/08
US$32
04/08
US$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reno to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 4 Aug 2025 with a price of US$27

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 Francisco, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$27 to US$82 for a bus ticket from Reno to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$27, which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Reno to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Reno to San Francisco will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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