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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Elkoby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Elko by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus Tahoe
    2. Take the train from Reno to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 42m
    $141–262

  2. Drive 333 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Elkocar car 333 mi
    5h 26m
    $61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus bus
    10h 37m
    $64–112

  4. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane RNO - EKO
    8h 3m
    $110–415

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane plane SMF - EKO
    9h 55m
    $88–421

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 368.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Al Tahoe/US 50 to Elko via Stateline Transit Center, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 10h 37m.

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