There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
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 40m$86–392Bus
- 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 36m$98–182Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Emeryville to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
14h 33m$186–392Drive 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
6h$89–370BART 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
5h 51m$97–432Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SMF - EKO
9h$134–512
San Jose to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Elko is to bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $85 - $400.
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 36m.
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 36m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 40m and costs $85 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 13h 36m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 14h 33m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly 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 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
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 San Francisco International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- 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 Sacramento International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- 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
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
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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