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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Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)SMF - EKO
5h 15m$95–453Fly from Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)LGB - EKO
5h 35m$84–401Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
18h 51m$119–332Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentoSan Fran
- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
20h 3m$100–215Drive 594.9 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Elko594.9 mi
12h 40m$109–157Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)FAT - EKO
5h 28m$104–512Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)SAN - EKO
5h 37m$106–515Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)SJC - EKO
5h 40m$94–436Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)OAK - EKO
6h 57m$86–406Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
25h 17m$112–309
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 40m.
The fastest way to get from California to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $95 - $460.
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 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 15m and costs $95 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $340 and takes 18h 51m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $310 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 40m 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 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Los Angeles, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
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
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45–120
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $55–160
- Business - advance purchase
- $80–340
- Business Class
- $130–370
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
- $50–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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
- $50–150
- 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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