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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Elkoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Elko by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)planeSBA - EKO
    6h 30m
    $84–402

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus
    19h 31m
    $132–340

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to EmeryvillebusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Elko Amtrak StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    21h 17m

  4. Drive 643.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Elkocar643.5 mi
    13h 38m
    $118–170

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)planeLAX - EKO
    7h 44m
    $92–375

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    22h 47m
    $137–325

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Elko via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 19h 31m.

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