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

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane MRY - EKO
    9h 47m
    $78–366

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus bus
    16h 29m

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    16h 35m
    $352–555

  4. Drive  591.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Elkocar car 591.7 mi
    9h 34m
    $98–142

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane SJC - EKO
    7h 56m
    $120–458

  6. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane SFO - EKO
    8h 25m
    $115–398

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane OAK - EKO
    9h 20m
    $133–465

Salinas to Elko by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Elko via Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 16h 29m.

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