There are 7 ways to get from Elko to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
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 San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane EKO - SFO
6h 16m$72–312Bus
- Take the bus from Elko to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
12h 11m$91–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
14h 18m$179–356Drive 506.2 mi
- Drive from Elko to San Franciscocar 506.2 mi
8h 7m$93–134Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane EKO - OAK
6h 5m$103–468Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane EKO - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
5h 57m$105–455Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane EKO - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
6h 27m$83–320
Elko to San Francisco by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elko to San Francisco is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Elko to San Francisco is to fly and Caltrain which takes 5h 57m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Elko to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Elko and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Elko station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Elko Amtrak Station and arriving at Powell Street via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
The distance between Elko and San Francisco is 435 miles. The road distance is 509.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elko to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Elko to San Francisco, including transfers.
Elko to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Elko station.
Elko to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elko Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elko to San Francisco is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $70 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 12h 11m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 14h 18m.
What companies run services between Elko, NV, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
Delta flies from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elko to San Francisco Bus Station via Elko and Sparks Transit Center in around 12h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Elko to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Elko to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–60
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More Questions & Answers
Elko to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Elko to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elko to San Francisco is 509 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Elko to San Francisco.
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