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 21m$72–322Bus (Greyhound)
- 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 21m$101–158Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
14h 18m$299–459Drive 506.2 mi
- Drive from Elko to San Franciscocar 506.2 mi
8h 7m$87–125Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane EKO - OAK
6h 18m$83–388Fly 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
6h 13m$95–445Fly 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 31m$88–380
Elko to San Francisco by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elko to San Francisco is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Elko to San Francisco is to fly and Caltrain which takes 6h 13m and costs $95 - $450.
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 21m.
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 21m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Elko to San Francisco, including transfers.
Elko to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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 21m and costs $70 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 21m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $460 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 21m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–460
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–60
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Booking & Getting There
Elko to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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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