There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SMF - EKO
5h 7m$95–453Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus Greyhound US0560S
8h 46m$77–139Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
10h 19m$150–310Drive 420 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Elkocar 420 mi
6h 35m$77–111Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane OAK - EKO
7h 10m$121–485Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SFO - EKO
7h 37m$110–417
Sacramento to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Elko is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $95 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Elko. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Elko via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sacramento and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Sacramento and Elko is 356 miles. The road distance is 422.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Sacramento to Elko, including transfers.
Sacramento to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $95 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 8h 46m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Elko via Sparks Transit Center and Elko in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Sacramento to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Elko is 422 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Sacramento to Elko.
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