There are 5 ways to get from Folsom to Elko by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)SMF - EKO
6h 53m$92–446Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
12h 19m$48–162Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Sparks Transit CenterGreyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to ElkoGreyhound US0560S
12h 33m$80–150Drive 404.9 mi
- Drive from Folsom to Elko404.9 mi
6h 25m$74–107Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)OAK - EKO
10h 44m$104–394
Folsom to Elko by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Elko is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Elko is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Elko station. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Folsom and Elko is 379 miles. The road distance is 407.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Elko without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs $45 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Folsom to Elko, including transfers.
Folsom to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Folsom to Elko is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $170 and takes 12h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 33m.
Folsom to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Elko is 407 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Folsom to Elko.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 10h 19m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
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 Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–28
- 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 Roseville Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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