There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Elko by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Elkobus Greyhound US0560S
3h 56m$72–98Drive 229.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salt Lake City to Elkocar 229.8 mi
3h 20m$42–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
4h 43m$85–180Fly
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SLC - EKO
2h 31m$60–353
Salt Lake City to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Elko is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Elko is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $60 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Elko. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Elko via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Elko is 239 miles. The road distance is 231.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Salt Lake City to Elko, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Elko is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 4h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Elko once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salt Lake City to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 43m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Elko Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- 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 Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
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More Questions & Answers
Salt Lake City to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Elko station.
Elko is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 4:15 AM in Salt Lake City and 3:15 AM in Elko.
Salt Lake City to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Elko is 231 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Salt Lake City to Elko.
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