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How to get fromCalifornia to Elkoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane SMF - EKO
    5h 17m
    $75–363

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane FAT - EKO
    6h 23m
    $64–331

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus bus
    18h 41m
    $130–217

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain train
    21h 28m
    $176–355

  5. Drive  594.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Elkocar car 594.9 mi
    12h 44m
    $109–157

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane LGB - EKO
    6h 4m
    $119–611

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane SAN - EKO
    5h 30m
    $76–345

  8. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane SJC - EKO
    5h 20m
    $78–376

  9. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane OAK - EKO
    6h 13m
    $83–396

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    25h 17m
    $253–573

California to Elko by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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 41m.

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