There are 6 ways to get from Portola Valley to Elko by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), subway, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)SJC - EKO
4h 55m$160–511BART, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Millbrae to RichmondRed-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Elko AmtrakCalifornia Zephyr
15h 20m$99–240Bus
- Take the bus from Redwood City Station to Oakland
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
13h 55m$121–268Drive 540.1 mi
- Drive from Portola Valley to Elko540.1 mi
8h 46m$99–143Taxi to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Portola Valley to Oakland International Airport (OAK)
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)OAK - EKO
6h 21m$211–523Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)SFO - EKO
6h 5m$112–395
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portola Valley to Elko is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Portola Valley to Elko is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $160 - $550.
The distance between Portola Valley and Elko is 431 miles. The road distance is 543.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portola Valley to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Portola Valley to Elko, including transfers.
The best way to get from Portola Valley to Elko is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 13h 55m.
Yes, the driving distance between Portola Valley to Elko is 543 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Portola Valley to Elko.
There are 27+ hotels available in Elko.
What companies run services between Portola Valley, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portola Valley to Elko via Redwood City Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 13h 55m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $50–140
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $65–180
- Business - advance purchase
- $90–400
- Business Class
- $150–410
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Redwood City Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $6–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
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