There are 10 ways to get from California to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SMF - EKO
5h 30m$90–473Fly from Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane LGB - EKO
6h 22m$84–411Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus
18h 51m$113–321Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus San Fran
- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
20h 3m$150–805Drive 594.9 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Elkocar 594.9 mi
12h 44m$109–157Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane FAT - EKO
5h 47m$109–612Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SAN - EKO
6h 28m$110–565Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SJC - EKO
6h 4m$104–506Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane OAK - EKO
5h 16m$86–416Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
25h 17m$161–896
California to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Elko is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from California to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct train from California to Elko station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.
The distance between California and Elko is 357 miles. The road distance is 598.4 miles.
The best way to get from California to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 18h 51m and costs $110 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from California to Elko, including transfers.
California to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $330 and takes 18h 51m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $900 and takes 25h 17m.
California to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Elko is 598 miles. It takes approximately 12h 44m to drive from California to Elko.
What companies run services between California, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Elko via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 18h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Los Angeles, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
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