There are 7 ways to get from San Rafael to Elko by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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 Oakland International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)OAK - EKO
6h 54m$104–452Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
13h 49m$57–191Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit CenterGreyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to ElkoGreyhound US0560S
13h 35m$97–167Drive 502.3 mi
- Drive from San Rafael to Elko502.3 mi
7h 59m$92–133Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)SFO - EKO
7h 26m$100–401BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitas
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)SJC - EKO
8h 40m$104–452Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)SMF - EKO
10h$127–495
San Rafael to Elko by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Elko is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Elko is to bus and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $100 - $460.
The distance between San Rafael and Elko is 440 miles. The road distance is 505.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from San Rafael to Elko, including transfers.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Elko is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $200 and takes 13h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $410 and takes 7h 26m.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Elko is 505 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from San Rafael to Elko.
There are 28+ hotels available in Elko.
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 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–180 and the journey takes 12h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Las Vegas, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $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
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- 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
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- 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
- $21–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $21–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.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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