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How to get fromElko to Lake Tahoeby train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Elko to Lake Tahoe by train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $222–354

  2. Drive 320.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elko to Sand Harborcar car 320.9 mi
    5h 7m
    $59–85

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane EKO - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $208–560

Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Elko to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 348.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Elko to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the train to Reno, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Elko to Sand Harbor in around 5h 7m.

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