There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Elko Regional Airport, train
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SLC - EKO
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Winnemucca Stationtrain
5h 36m$174–517Drive 347.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basincar 347.3 mi
6h 41m$64–92Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)bus Greyhound US0560S
9h 18m$132–203Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Winnemucca Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 48m$203–366Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Salt Lake City-SLC to Great Basin347.3 mi
6h 41mFly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SLC - RNO
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Stationtrain
6h 55m$291–607
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Airport, UT and arriving at Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) station to Great Basin station. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at Winnemucca Station via Arena Station and Salt Lake City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) and Great Basin is 361 miles. The road distance is 349.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin without a car is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin, including transfers.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $130 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $370 and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), USA and Great Basin, NV, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salt Lake City to Winnemucca Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Elko Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Salt Lake City-SLC to Great Basin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) station.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Winnemucca Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Great Basin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) and Great Basin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








