What is the distance between San Jose and Reno?

The distance between San Jose and Reno is approximately 304 km (189 miles).

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

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

Bus San Jose to Reno from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Reno on November 12
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

Next departures for San Jose to Reno on November 14
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: Today at 11:41 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Reno

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Reno. The journey takes about 9 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 9mAverage Duration

305 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $197	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $239	Average Duration9h 9m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,367 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87367 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 $36

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

4/55,578 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,282 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 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 travelling from San Jose, US to Reno by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-09

$91

11-10

$123

Today

$70

11-12

$65

11-13

$42

11-14

$56

11-15

$42

11-16

No data

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Reno was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $42

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 $42 to $677 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 $42 which is on 2025-11-13.

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.