What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Elko?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Elko is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Elko?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Elko is to bus and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $95 - $360.

How far is it from San Rafael to Elko?

The distance between San Rafael and Elko is 451 miles. The road distance is 505.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Elko without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 13h 44m and costs $95 - $190.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Elko?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from San Rafael to Elko, including transfers.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Elko?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Elko is to bus which takes 13h 44m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 13h 49m.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Elko?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Elko is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from San Rafael to Elko.

Where can I stay near Elko?

There are 30+ hotels available in Elko.

San Rafael to Elko - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and BART

There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Elko by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SFO - EKO
6h 12m
$95–352
Drive 502.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Elkocar 502.2 mi
8h 1m
$92–133
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus Greyhound US0560S
13h 44m
$97–182
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
13h 49m
$147–331
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane OAK - EKO
6h 29m
$99–442
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SJC - EKO
7h 46m
$104–492

San Rafael to Elko by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

13h 49mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Rafael to Elko.

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Distance: 448.2 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Elko via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 13h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–320 and the journey takes 12h 7m.

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