Question 1

Is it safe to travel by bus from San Francisco to Reno during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Accepted Answer

Our bus partners have implemented several different policies to keep you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. From limiting vehicle capacity to enhancing cleaning protocols and upgrading air filters, bus carriers are committed to maintaining a safe environment. For details on what each company is doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.
In addition, federal law requires all bus passengers to wear a face covering for the entire duration of the trip. Please make sure you are wearing a face mask or you may not be allowed to board the bus.
Please visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide for more information on all carrier policies and the latest travel advisories issued by every U.S. state, Canadian province, and European country.

Question 2

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Accepted Answer

The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.

Question 3

What bus companies travel from San Francisco to Reno?

Accepted Answer

On Wanderu there is one intercity bus company that operates from San Francisco to Reno. FlixBus US is the only company to provides bus transportation available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.

Question 4

How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco to Reno?

Accepted Answer

The average price for a bus ticket to Reno is $19.32, This is a superb deal on a bus trip, one of the best that we have seen. Wanderu ensures that you find great deals on bus tickets everytime, we search all of the best bus options to present you the lowest prices available from our partner carriers.

Question 5

How many bus schedules are there most days?

Accepted Answer

There is usually only one bus per day from San Francisco to Reno. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Francisco to Reno; ticket prices start at $58.01.

Question 6

How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Reno?

Accepted Answer

The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 299 kilometers from San Francisco to Reno. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 40 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Question 7

When do the earliest and latest buses leave San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There is usually only one bus per day from San Francisco to Reno. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Francisco to Reno; ticket prices start at $58.01.

Question 8

Where does the bus arrive in Reno?

Accepted Answer

All buses from San Francisco arrive at one main station in Reno.

Question 9

Where does the bus leave from in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Most buses depart from the main station in San Francisco.

Question 10

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 25 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save C$22.66 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

Question 11

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in . That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just C – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from San Francisco to Reno in , expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to C at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Question 12

Need a return trip from Reno to San Francisco?

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Question 13

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.