There are 6 ways to get from San Carlos to Elko by plane, subway, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SFO - EKO
5h 21m$86–356Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus Greyhound US0560S
15h 42m$85–166BART, train
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
14h 54m$177–381Drive 528.5 mi
- Drive from San Carlos to Elkocar 528.5 mi
8h 30m$97–140Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SJC - EKO
6h 31m$92–400Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane OAK - EKO
6h 35m$101–428
San Carlos to Elko by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Elko is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $85 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos to Elko. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave and arriving at Elko via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from San Carlos to Elko station. However, there are services departing from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
The distance between San Carlos and Elko is 433 miles. The road distance is 531.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Carlos to Elko without a car is to BART and train which takes 14h 54m and costs $170 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from San Carlos to Elko, including transfers.
San Carlos to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Carlos to Elko train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.
The best way to get from San Carlos to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $85 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 15h 42m.
What companies run services between San Carlos, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Elko via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 15h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Carlos to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
San Carlos to Elko train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Elko is 532 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from San Carlos to Elko.
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