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How to get fromLake Tahoe to Elkoby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Elko by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Renotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Reno to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 12m
    $222–362

  2. Drive 320.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Elkocar car 320.6 mi
    5h 7m
    $59–85

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Sparks Transit Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus bus Greyhound US0560S
    7h 13m
    $203–266

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane RNO - EKO
    5h 26m
    $209–535

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Tahoe to Elko.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 344.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Elko. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Reno, then take the train to Elko Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Sparks Transit Center, take the bus to Elko, then take the taxi to Elko.

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