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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

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane DSM - EKO
    8h 51m
    $156–681

  2. Fly from Omaha

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane OMA - EKO
    8h 30m
    $151–713

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Elkobus bus Greyhound US0560S
    30h 27m
    $250–494

  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 17m
    $391–735

  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
    11h 34m

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the train from Denver to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    35h 7m
    $339–730

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 4 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 27m.

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