There are 7 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Elko by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SBP - EKO
6h 40m$109–387Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus
21h 11m$145–255Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
22h 27m$208–474Drive 681.7 mi
- Drive from Pismo Beach to Elkocar 681.7 mi
12h 38m$125–180Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SBA - EKO
9h 39m$126–390Train, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Moorpark Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane BUR - EKO
11h 19m$136–504Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane LAX - EKO
11h 5m$166–475
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Elko is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Elko is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $100 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Elko. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at Elko via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Elko station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 27m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Elko is 481 miles. The road distance is 685.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 21h 11m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Pismo Beach to Elko, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Elko bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Elko is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $100 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 21h 11m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $480 and takes 22h 27m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Elko via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 21h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via San Francisco, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Phoenix, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via San Diego, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Portland, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Denver, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Las Vegas, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via San Diego, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to Elko bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Pismo Beach to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Elko is 686 miles. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Pismo Beach to Elko.
There are 26+ hotels available in Elko.





