There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SJC - EKO
5h 32m$76–362Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus
13h 46m$103–160Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Emeryville to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
14h 33m$327–512Drive 534.4 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Elkocar 534.4 mi
8h 36m$98–141Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SFO - EKO
5h 59m$79–330BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane OAK - EKO
6h 31m$82–382Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane MRY - EKO
10h 29m$131–440
San Jose to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Elko is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $75 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Elko. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Elko via Oakland and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Elko station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
The distance between San Jose and Elko is 412 miles. The road distance is 537.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 13h 46m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from San Jose to Elko, including transfers.
San Jose to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 13h 46m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 14h 33m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Elko via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 13h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Los Angeles, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Phoenix, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Elko is 538 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from San Jose to Elko.
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