There are 5 ways to get from Truckee to Elko by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 41m$85–210Drive 320.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Elkocar 320.1 mi
4h 51m$59–85Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Truckee to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus Greyhound US0560S
7h 11m$62–93Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane RNO - EKO
6h 52m$70–353Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SMF - EKO
8h 47m$89–382
Truckee to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Elko is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Elko is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Elko. However, there are services departing from Truckee and arriving at Elko via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Truckee Amtrak Station station and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Truckee and Elko is 345 miles. The road distance is 321.9 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Elko without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $85 - $210.
The train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Station takes 6h 41m including transfers and departs once daily.
Truckee to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.
Truckee to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Elko is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–210 and the journey takes 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Truckee to Elko via Sparks Transit Center and Elko in around 7h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Truckee to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Truckee to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Elko is 322 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Truckee to Elko.
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