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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)plane plane SBA - EKO
    6h 32m
    $64–312

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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
    20h 1m
    $147–225

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    21h 22m

  4. Drive  643.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Elkocar car 643.6 mi
    13h 42m
    $118–170

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane LAX - EKO
    9h 6m
    $127–410

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    22h 47m
    $499–772

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Elko via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 20h 1m.

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