Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Reno.
Busbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to RenoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reno. The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Jose to Reno: Trip Overview
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Based on 5089 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 $92.00
San Jose to Reno Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose to Reno was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $87To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose to Reno, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $87 to $444 for a train ticket from San Jose to Reno based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-05-02.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Jose to Reno is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Reno 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.
By choosing the train between San Jose and Reno, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Jose to Reno, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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