There are 4 ways to get from Reno to Elko by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Reno to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 5m$40–90Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus Greyhound US0560S
6h 19m$48–124Drive 288.8 mi
- Drive from Reno to Elkocar 288.8 mi
4h 17m$53–77Fly
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane RNO - EKO
4h 22m$77–385
Reno to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Elko is to train which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Elko is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $50 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reno and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Reno and Elko is 310 miles. The road distance is 290.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Elko without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $90.
The train from Reno to Elko Amtrak Station takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Reno to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Elko is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $390 and takes 4h 22m.
Reno to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Elko is 290 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Reno to Elko.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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