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How to get fromIowa to Elkoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane DSM - EKO
    8h 9m
    $186–831

  2. Fly from Omaha

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane OMA - EKO
    8h 28m
    $151–763

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Elkobus bus Greyhound US0560S
    30h 2m
    $155–314

  4. Bus, train via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain train
    34h 22m
    $302–470

  5. Drive 1,289.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Elkocar car 1,289.6 mi
    19h 22m
    $236–340

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane CID - EKO
    12h 23m

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123
    2. Take the train from Denver to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    34h 42m
    $204–360

Des Moines (DSM) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Elko, NV, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Elko via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Elko in around 30h 2m.

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