There are 5 ways to get from Elko to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane EKO - SAN
4h 25m$83–400Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Elko to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
24h 7m$157–258Train, bus
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
26h 35m$208–428Drive 697.8 mi
- Drive from Elko to San Diegocar 697.8 mi
12h 49m$128–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
30h 55m$272–656
Elko to San Diego by train, subway, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elko to San Diego is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Elko to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $80 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Elko to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Elko and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Elko station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Elko Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.
The distance between Elko and San Diego is 570 miles. The road distance is 701.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elko to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 24h 7m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Elko to San Diego, including transfers.
Elko to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Elko station.
Elko to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elko Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elko to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $80 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 24h 7m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $700 and takes 30h 55m.
What companies run services between Elko, NV, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Delta flies from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elko to County Center/Little Italy Station via Elko, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 24h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elko to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Elko to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Elko to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elko to San Diego is 702 miles. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Elko to San Diego.
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