What is the cheapest way to get from Elko to Carmel?

The cheapest way to get from Elko to Carmel is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elko to Carmel?

The fastest way to get from Elko to Carmel is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 17m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Elko and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Elko to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Elko and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center, Oakland and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Elko and Carmel?

No, there is no direct train from Elko station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Elko Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

How far is it from Elko to Carmel?

The distance between Elko and Carmel is 493 miles. The road distance is 612.8 miles.

How do I travel from Elko to Carmel without a car?

The best way to get from Elko to Carmel without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $130 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Elko to Carmel?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Elko to Carmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elko to Carmel bus from?

Elko to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Elko station.

Where do I catch the Elko to Carmel train from?

Elko to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elko Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Elko to Carmel?

The best way to get from Elko to Carmel is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 18h 29m.

Where does the Elko to Carmel bus arrive?

Elko to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

Where does the Elko to Carmel train arrive?

Elko to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Elko to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Elko to Carmel is 613 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Elko to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 201+ hotels available in Carmel.

Elko to Carmel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, car, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from Elko to Carmel by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, taxi, 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 to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane EKO - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
7h 17m
$140–503
Drive 609.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elko to Carmelcar 609.3 mi
9h 49m
$112–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elko to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus
4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
18h 10m
$131–239
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
18h 29m
$278–517
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane EKO - SFO
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
10h 7m
$120–373
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
1. Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane EKO - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
10h 16m
$151–537
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane EKO - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
3. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Carmeltaxi
10h 30m
$224–570
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
19h 35m
$212–419

Elko to Carmel by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

19h 35mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.9 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from Elko to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Elko, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Salinas in around 18h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elko Amtrak Station to Carmel via Emeryville and Salinas in around 18h 29m.

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