How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to Reno cost?

The bus ticket price from San Jose to Reno starts at R 416. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to Reno 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!

How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Reno?

The average travel time between San Jose and Reno is around 12h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 304 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and Reno?

The number of buses from San Jose to Reno can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to Reno by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Jose to Reno?

When taking the bus from San Jose to Reno, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

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

Buses travelling between San Jose and Reno leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Reno Station, Reno Tahoe Airport, Reno Greyhound Bus Station.

Bus San Jose to Reno from R 413 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Reno on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:35	Diridon Station	7h 30m	13:05	Reno	CheapestFastest
05:35	Diridon Station	7h 45m	13:20	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
04:30	Diridon Station	10h 57m	15:27	Reno Station	No tags
04:30	Diridon Station	10h 57m	15:27	Reno Station	No tags
04:30	Diridon Station	8h 40m	13:10	Reno Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Reno on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:35	Diridon Station	7h 30m	13:05	Reno	CheapestFastest
05:35	Diridon Station	7h 45m	13:20	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
04:30	Diridon Station	10h 57m	15:27	Reno Station	No tags
04:30	Diridon Station	10h 57m	15:27	Reno Station	No tags
04:30	Diridon Station	8h 40m	13:10	Reno Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:41 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 513, 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 priceR 416 - R 2 402	Average duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 513 - R 2 914	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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 434

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.

19 May 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.

11 March 2017

Never again.. worse travel experience of my life!

Donna P.

18 July 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

How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to Reno cost?
The bus ticket price from San Jose to Reno starts at R 416. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to Reno 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!
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Reno?
The average travel time between San Jose and Reno is around 12h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 304 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and Reno?
The number of buses from San Jose to Reno can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to Reno by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Jose to Reno?
When taking the bus from San Jose to Reno, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Reno?
Buses travelling between San Jose and Reno leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Reno Station, Reno Tahoe Airport, Reno Greyhound Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/11

R 1 107

10/11

R 1 494

Today

R 853

12/11

R 791

13/11

R 510

14/11

R 686

15/11

R 510

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Reno was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 510

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 R 510 to R 8 278 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 R 510, 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.