How far is Reno from San Jose?

The distance between the two cities is 189 miles (304 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Reno to San Jose leave from Reno Station and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club and Almaden Quicksilver County Park.

Bus Reno to San Jose from $85 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Reno to San Jose on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:45am	Reno Station	7h 16m	2:01pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		2:10pm	Reno Station	7h 56m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Reno to San Jose on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:10pm	Reno Station	9h 30m	11:40pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
		7:45am	Reno Station	7h 20m	3:05pm	Diridon Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:31 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Reno to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12hAverage Duration

191 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $87	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$87 - $166	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 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 Reno San Jose recent customer reviews

Was a long day I joy the trip nice day

Eddie C.

February 19, 2020

Good

Basanth V.

July 25, 2016

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 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 Reno and San Jose?

Stops in Reno

A - Reno Station

B - Reno Tahoe Airport

C - Reno Greyhound Bus Station

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

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

How far is Reno from San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reno to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

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$85

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The cheapest trip from Reno to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $87 for a bus ticket from Reno to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-11-17.