How much does a train ticket from Reno to San Francisco cost?

The average train ticket price from Reno to San Francisco is $70. The best way to find train tickets from Reno to San Francisco 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 train trip from Reno to San Francisco?

A train trip between Reno and San Francisco is around 8h 21m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 21m. This is the time it takes to travel the 186 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Reno and San Francisco?

The number of trains from Reno to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Reno to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

Once in San Francisco, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Legion of Honor, Alcatraz, Walt Disney Family Museum, City Segway Tours of San Francisco, Chinatown.

Trains from Reno to San Francisco (CA), US | Amtrak

Train Reno to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$70

Average train trip duration8h 21m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure9:24am

Distance184 miles (296 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,072 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5072 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 $41.00

Amtrak Reno San Francisco recent customer reviews

The TRAIN I took from Reno to Emeryville was late but the staff was very helpful and courteous. I did miss not having Wifi.

Linette Q.

January 25, 2023

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Reno to San Francisco Train

Busbud shows you the best train ticket fares and train schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by train from Reno to San Francisco.

We make sure you can find a train service from Reno to San Francisco from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.

Discover how much the train trip from Reno to San Francisco will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest train tickets or high-end trains.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Reno - San Francisco

How much does a train ticket from Reno to San Francisco cost?
How long is the train trip from Reno to San Francisco?
How many daily trains are there between Reno and San Francisco?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

04/21

$95

04/22

$95

Today

No data

04/24

$116

04/25

$93

04/26

No data

04/27

$93

04/28

$77

The cheapest trip from Reno to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $77

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

You can expect to pay from $77 to $429 for a train ticket from Reno to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-04-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Reno and San Francisco is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Francisco.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Francisco 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Reno and San Francisco, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Reno to San Francisco.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Will you be returning to Reno by train?

Train from San Francisco to Reno

Top Traveled Train Routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worldwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travelers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.

Trains tickets from Reno to San Francisco (CA), US