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

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There are 6 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)planeDSM - EKO
    7h 53m
    $166–731

  2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)planeCID - EKO
    10h 22m
    $150–650

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omahabus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Elkobus
    29h 26m
    $168–334

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to DenverbusIndianapolis
    2. Take the train from Denver to Elko AmtraktrainCalifornia Zephyr
    34h 14m
    $188–470

  5. Drive 1,289.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Elkocar1,289.6 mi
    19h 18m
    $236–340

  6. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)planeOMA - EKO
    8h 7m
    $151–763

Iowa to Elko by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Elko via Omaha, NE, Denver Union Station, and Elko in around 29h 26m.

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