Next departures to Reno
One passenger / one way
- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 25 atDeparture city: RenoDeparture location: Reno StationArrival time: April 25 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: San Francisco, CA
Train Reno to San Francisco: Trip Overview
Train Companies
Based on 3640 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $40.00
Amtrak Reno San Francisco recent customer reviews
The TRAIN I took from Reno to Emeryville was late but the staff was very helpful and courteous. I did miss not having Wifi.
Reno to San Francisco Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 1 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 8:36AM - 9:24AM |
Minimum Price | $94 |
Average Ticket Price | $99 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 8h21m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 8h21m |
Distance | 184 miles (296 km) |
Train Companies on This Route | Amtrak |
Frequently asked questions for your trip Reno - San Francisco
The average train ticket price from Reno to San Francisco is $99. The best way to find train tickets from Reno to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Reno and San Francisco is around 8h 21m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 21m. This is the time it takes to travel the 186 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Reno to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Reno to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Reno to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
Once in San Francisco, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Legion of Honor, Alcatraz, Walt Disney Family Museum, City Segway Tours of San Francisco, Chinatown.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reno to San Francisco, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $94 for a train ticket from Reno to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2024-04-28.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Reno and San Francisco is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Francisco.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Francisco you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Reno and San Francisco, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Reno to San Francisco.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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