The cheapest and fastest buses from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV without transferring at least once.
524 Capitol Corridor · 3524 AMTRAK7:35 AM6h20Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA1:55 PMReno station, Reno, NV$861One-way1 transfer
532 Capitol Corridor · 3532 AMTRAK12:58 PM5h42Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA6:40 PMReno station, Reno, NV$861One-way1 transfer
532 Capitol Corridor · 3532 AMTRAK12:58 PM5h42Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA6:40 PMReno station, Reno, NV$861One-way1 transfer
524 Capitol Corridor · 3524 AMTRAK7:35 AM6h20Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA1:55 PMReno station, Reno, NV$861One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$86 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV:
A bus is $154 (€124) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV costing on average $240 (€194).
Other travel options to Reno station, Reno, NV take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
You'll arrive about -2h -26m sooner (4h 54m by bus vs 3h 28m by car) and save roughly $-42.08 (€-33.97) compared to fuel and tolls ($86 (€69) vs $44 (€35)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:48AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:58PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h42 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h42 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:58PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:58PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Live departures
Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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524 Capitol Corridor · 3524 AMTRAK | 7:35 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 6h20 | 1:55 PM Reno station, Reno, NV | 1 transfer | |
532 Capitol Corridor · 3532 AMTRAK | 12:58 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 5h42 | 6:40 PM Reno station, Reno, NV | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV
Buses from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $85 (€68) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 14:48, the last at 20:58. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 5h 42m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€68) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 42m |
First bus 2:48 PM |
Last bus 8:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NVYou can travel by bus between Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV with FlixBus for as low as $85 (€68). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA to Reno station, Reno, NV by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reno station, Reno, NV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.

