There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
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$83–362Bus
- 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
12h 16m$141–196Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
13h 45m$175–366Drive 505.9 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Elkocar 505.9 mi
8h 6m$93–134Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane OAK - EKO
5h 31m$94–428Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SJC - EKO
7h 9m$95–404Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airport
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane STS - EKO
8h 55m$88–340
San Francisco to Elko by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Elko is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $80 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Elko. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Elko via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Elko station. However, there are services departing from Powell Street and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between San Francisco and Elko is 435 miles. The road distance is 508.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 12h 16m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from San Francisco to Elko, including transfers.
San Francisco to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $80 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 12h 16m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, 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 San Francisco Bus Station to Elko via Sparks Transit Center and Elko in around 12h 16m.
- 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
- $65–340
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 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 Sonoma County Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–65
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
San Francisco to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Elko is 509 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from San Francisco to Elko.
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