2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Oakland, CA vs Reno, NV

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- The average commute for residents of Reno is 11.7% shorter than it is for residents of Oakland.
- 46.7% fewer residents of Reno work from home compared to residents of Oakland.
 Oakland, CAReno, NVUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2127
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 Commute Mode
 Oakland, CAReno, NVUnited States
 Auto (alone)49.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock12.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit18.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk3.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock8.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Oakland, CAReno, NVUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.0.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.4%2.9%
Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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Reviews for Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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