There are 7 ways to get from San Rafael to Elko by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SFO - EKO
5h 57m$105–382Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane STS - EKO
8h 40m$83–325Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
13h 45m$178–361Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus Greyhound US0560S
14h 8m$92–178Drive 502.2 mi
- Drive from San Rafael to Elkocar 502.2 mi
8h 1m$92–133Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane OAK - EKO
5h 55m$113–475BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SJC - EKO
8h 12m$105–443
San Rafael to Elko by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Elko is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 14h 8m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Elko is to bus and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Elko. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Elko via San Francisco Bus Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Elko station. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between San Rafael and Elko is 451 miles. The road distance is 505.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Elko without a car is to train which takes 13h 45m and costs $170 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from San Rafael to Elko, including transfers.
San Rafael to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Rafael to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Elko is to train which takes 13h 45m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 14h 8m.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 12h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Elko via San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 14h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–260
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
Bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
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More Questions & Answers
San Rafael to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
San Rafael to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Elko is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from San Rafael to Elko.
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