There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane DCA - EKO
12h 5m$292–1,248Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane IAD - EKO
8h 50m$150–668Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Elkobus
2d 5h$421–840Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
2d 10h$717–1,666Drive 2,292.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Elkocar 2,292.2 mi
36h 29m$419–605Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane BWI - EKO
8h 54m$170–1,255
Washington to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elko is to subway and fly which costs $150 - $700 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elko is to subway and fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Elko station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Washington and Elko is 2057 miles. The road distance is 2305.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $420 - $850.
It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Washington to Elko, including transfers.
Washington to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Elko is to fly which takes 12h 5m and costs $290 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $850 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 10h.
Elko is 3h behind Washington. It is currently 1:49 AM in Washington and 10:49 PM in Elko.
Washington to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Elko via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Elko in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 9m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Covington, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Kansas City, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Chicago Midway, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Columbus, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 34m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elko is 2306 miles. It takes approximately 36h 29m to drive from Washington to Elko.
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