What is the distance between San Francisco and Reno?

The distance separating San Francisco and Reno is 186 miles (300 km).

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

If you're headed to Reno from San Francisco, chances are that your bus will leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and arrive at Reno Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus San Francisco to Reno from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Reno on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	5h 50m	7:20pm	Reno	CheapestFastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 35m	1:05pm	Reno	No tags
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	8h 32m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 50m	1:20pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	8h 32m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Reno on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	5h 50m	7:20pm	Reno	CheapestFastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 35m	1:05pm	Reno	No tags
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	8h 32m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 50m	1:20pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	8h 32m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Reno on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 35m	1:05pm	Reno	Cheapest
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	5h 50m	7:20pm	Reno	Fastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 50m	1:20pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	8h 32m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 10m	7:40pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Reno on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 35m	1:05pm	Reno	Cheapest
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	5h 50m	7:20pm	Reno	Fastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 50m	1:20pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	8h 32m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 10m	7:40pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Reno on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 35m	1:05pm	Reno	Cheapest
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	5h 50m	7:20pm	Reno	Fastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 50m	1:20pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	8h 32m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 10m	7:40pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Reno on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 35m	1:05pm	Reno	Cheapest
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	5h 50m	7:20pm	Reno	Fastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 50m	1:20pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
7:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	8h 12m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 10m	7:40pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Reno on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 35m	1:05pm	Reno	Cheapest
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	5h 50m	7:20pm	Reno	Fastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 50m	1:20pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
7:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	8h 12m	3:27pm	Reno Station	No tags
1:30pm	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 10m	7:40pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:54 PM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Reno

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

184 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 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 San Francisco Reno recent customer reviews

The bus had a technical difficulty in Sacramento and we were stuck for 3h. The driver did not keep us on the loop and was rude when we addressed him. Half the passengers had to take an Uber to finish their trip

Duarte C.

October 2, 2023

There has been a serious standard drop in there services! I have never seen a bus so dirty!

Benjamin D.

August 23, 2022

Lots of stops Long lasting Should shorten time by leaving quicker Time on Flix bus better reduced but greydog still reliable

Michael C.

September 11, 2021

Amtrak

4/55,587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 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 San Francisco and Reno?

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

Stops in Reno

A - Reno Station

B - Reno Tahoe Airport

C - Reno Greyhound Bus Station

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

What is the distance between San Francisco and Reno?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Reno?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$39

11/14

$83

Today

$83

11/16

$39

11/17

$39

11/18

$45

11/19

$45

11/20

$45

The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Reno was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $469 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Reno based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-16.

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.