There are 3 ways to get from Grand Junction to Elko by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
11h 40m$170–350Fly
cheapest- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane GJT - EKO
8h 21m$74–402Drive 503.1 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Elkocar 503.1 mi
8h 1m$92–133
Grand Junction to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Elko is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Elko is to drive which takes 8h 1m and costs $90 - $140.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station station and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Elko is 558 miles. The road distance is 506 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Elko without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs $170 - $350.
The train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Station takes 11h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Grand Junction to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Elko is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs $170 - $350. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $410 and takes 8h 21m.
Elko is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 9:30 AM in Grand Junction and 8:30 AM in Elko.
Grand Junction to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Elko is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Grand Junction to Elko.
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