There are 4 ways to get from Reno to Carlin by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Reno to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 30m$142–256Drive 267.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Carlincar 267.3 mi
3h 57m$49–71Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus Greyhound US0560S
6h 31m$75–131Fly
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane RNO - EKO
4h 49m$111–426
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Carlin is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Carlin is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno station to Carlin. However, there are services departing from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS and arriving at Elko via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Carlin station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Reno and Carlin is 333 miles. The road distance is 268.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Carlin without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Reno to Carlin, including transfers.
Reno to Carlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
Reno to Carlin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Carlin is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 6h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $430 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Carlin, NV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h.
- 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
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Carlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Elko station.
Reno to Carlin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Carlin is 269 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Reno to Carlin.
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