There are 4 ways to get from Nevada City to Elko by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 25m$179–328Drive 371.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nevada City to Elkocar 371.2 mi
5h 49m$68–98Train to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane RNO - EKO
10h 33m$159–508Bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SMF - EKO
8h 43m$102–450
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nevada City to Elko is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Nevada City to Elko is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct train from Nevada City station to Elko station. However, there are services departing from Colfax Amtrak Station and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Nevada City and Elko is 424 miles. The road distance is 373.4 miles.
The best way to get from Nevada City to Elko without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Nevada City to Elko, including transfers.
Nevada City to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Colfax Amtrak Station.
Nevada City to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nevada City to Elko is 373 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Nevada City to Elko.
There are 26+ hotels available in Elko.
What companies run services between Nevada City, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 9h 3m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
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