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How to get fromElko to South Lake Tahoeby train, car, bus (Greyhound), plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Elko to South Lake Tahoe by train, car, bus (Greyhound), plane, or bus

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    7h 7m
    $109–218

  2. Drive 333.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elko to South Lake Tahoecar car 333.2 mi
    5h 26m
    $61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elko to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395 / ...
    9h 21m
    $64–117

  4. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane EKO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 46m
    $110–426

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane EKO - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 22m
    $97–471

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elko to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 366.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Elko to Us 50 via Elko, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 9h 21m.

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