There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Elko by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SBA - EKO
7h 47m$84–422Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus
19h 31m$135–337Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Emeryville to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
21h 17mDrive 643.5 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Elkocar 643.5 mi
13h 42m$118–170Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane LAX - EKO
8h 32m$107–451Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
22h 47m$185–897
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Elko is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Elko is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Elko station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 47m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Elko is 508 miles. The road distance is 647.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 19h 31m and costs $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Santa Barbara to Elko, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Elko is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $80 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 19h 31m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $900 and takes 22h 47m.
Santa Barbara to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Elko is 647 miles. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Santa Barbara to Elko.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Emeryville to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 17m
- 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
- $70–180
- Business - advance purchase
- $95–400
- Business Class
- $150–420
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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