What is the distance between San Jose and Reno?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Reno?

If you're headed to Reno from San Jose, chances are that your bus will depart from Diridon Station and arrive at Reno Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus San Jose to Reno from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Reno on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	7h 30m	1:05pm	Reno	CheapestFastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	7h 45m	1:20pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
4:30am	Diridon Station	10h 57m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags
4:30am	Diridon Station	10h 57m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags
4:30am	Diridon Station	8h 40m	1:10pm	Reno Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:12 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Reno

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Reno. The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 45mAverage Duration

190 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $137	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$87 - $166	Average Duration9h 9m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,380 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound San Jose Reno recent customer reviews

Did not leave Oakland on time.Left 2 hrs late.Got to Sacramento and left there 1 1/2 hr late.So it took us 10 hrs and was suppose to be 4 hr trip.NOT GOOD.

Karley P.

May 19, 2018

Wifi didn't work. Outlets were only at some seats. Bathroom smelled bad and needed to be cleaned. Not a pleasant experience.

Julie C.

March 11, 2017

Never again.. worse travel experience of my life!

Donna P.

July 18, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,361 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Reno?

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

Stops in Reno

A - Reno Station

B - Reno Tahoe Airport

C - Reno Greyhound Bus Station

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

What is the distance between San Jose and Reno?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Reno?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$55

11/17

$50

Today

$47

11/19

$46

11/20

$30

11/21

$41

11/22

$36

11/23

$41

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Reno was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $608 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Reno based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.