There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SAN - EKO
4h 10m$68–323Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus
23h 58m$155–249Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
24h 52m$211–441Drive 696.6 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Elkocar 696.6 mi
12h 50m$128–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain
29h 13m$271–674
San Diego to Elko by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Elko is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Elko is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Elko. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Elko via Sacramento Bus Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Elko station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.
The distance between San Diego and Elko is 570 miles. The road distance is 700.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 23h 58m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from San Diego to Elko, including transfers.
San Diego to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Elko is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 23h 58m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $700 and takes 29h 13m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Elko via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 23h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Los Angeles, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
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
- $130–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Elko is 701 miles. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from San Diego to Elko.
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