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John Muir National Historic Site
Historic home and orchards of naturalist John Muir, with furnished rooms and exhibits on his life, writing, and conservation work.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reno, NV to Martinez, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reno, NV to Martinez, CA will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 2 buses from Reno, NV to Martinez, CA, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest buses will take 5 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Reno, NV to Martinez, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 15:58. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 4h 30m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Reno, NV to Martinez, CA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:53PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:53PM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:53PM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:03AM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:03AM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Reno, NV to Martinez, CA buses for today, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 4:40 PM Reno, NV | 5h13 | 9:53 PM Martinez, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 3:40 PM Reno, NV | 5h13 | 8:53 PM Martinez, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Reno, NV to Martinez, CA with Greyhound. Overnight buses available on this route with Greyhound. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Historic home and orchards of naturalist John Muir, with furnished rooms and exhibits on his life, writing, and conservation work.
Local history museum in downtown Martinez with exhibits on railroads, industry, daily life, and the city's waterfront past.
Specialized museum preserving shell and cartridge history, with displays valued by collectors and visitors interested in military artifacts.
Shoreline trail and fishing area beside the strait, popular for walking, birdwatching, and bridge views.
Waterfront park with marina views, picnic areas, trails, and broad scenery across the Carquinez Strait.
Lively historic downtown corridor lined with preserved buildings, independent shops, murals, and regular community events.
Slow-smoked brisket is a regional barbecue staple in Central Texas, prized for peppery bark, tender slices, and long pit smoking over oak.
Beef sausage, often called hot guts, is a classic Texas barbecue item with a coarse grind, heavy seasoning, and smoky snap.
Smoked beef ribs are a local barbecue favorite, cooked low and slow until rich, juicy, and deeply seasoned with salt and pepper.
Upscale-casual American grill with steaks, seafood, and cocktails in a polished yet approachable dining room.
Casual barbecue spot known for smoked meats, hearty plates, and a relaxed local atmosphere popular for lunch and early dinner.
Lively Tex-Mex restaurant serving fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, and margaritas in a family-friendly setting.
Moderate for California. Hotels and dining cost more than many U.S. small towns, but local transit and casual meals stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and round up or add $1 at cafes for good service.
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Most Reno, NV to Martinez, CA buses use the Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Reno, NV and Martinez, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station). ATMs are available at Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station).
Ticket office support is available at Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station).
Available at Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station): Accessible for passengers with disabilities.