There are 11 ways to get from Elko to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)EKO - SAN
6h 35m$110–565Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)EKO - LGB
7h 10m$85–402Bus
- Take the bus from Elko to Sparks Transit Center
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
17h 16m$124–328Train, bus
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown StationSan Fran
20h 17m$101–210Drive 595.6 mi
- Drive from Elko to Los Angeles595.6 mi
12h 40m$109–157Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)EKO - SJC
6h 55m$109–506Fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)EKO - SMF
4h 41m$105–564Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)EKO - OAK
6h 4m$106–506Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)EKO - FAT
5h 58m$99–501Train, bus via Oakland
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to RichmondCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
24h 7m$107–281Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
27h 3m$113–287
Elko to California by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elko to California is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Elko to California is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Elko station to California. However, there are services departing from Elko Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 3m.
The distance between Elko and California is 575 miles. The road distance is 599.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elko to California without a car is to bus which takes 17h 16m and costs $120 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Elko to California, including transfers.
Elko to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elko Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elko to California is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $330 and takes 17h 16m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 27h 3m.
Elko to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elko to California is 599 miles. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Elko to California.
What companies run services between Elko, NV, USA and California, USA?
Delta flies from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elko to Los Angeles Union Station via Elko, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 16m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- 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 Elko Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $50–140
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $65–180
- Business - advance purchase
- $90–400
- Business Class
- $150–410
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- 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 Elko to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $50–100
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
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