There are 6 ways to get from Whitefish to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane FCA - EKO
5h 15m$138–552Drive 650.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whitefish to Elkocar 650.1 mi
13h 27m$119–172Bus
- Take the bus from Whitefish to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Innbus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Elkobus
21h 41m$198–348Train, bus
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain
27h 57m$285–603Bus, train
- Take the bus from Whitefish to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Innbus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain
22h 27m$232–434Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain
42h 21m$510–1,109
Whitefish to Elko by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Elko is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitefish to Elko. However, there are services departing from Whitefish and arriving at Elko via Butte, MT, Idaho Falls, Main St / Park Ln and Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Whitefish station to Elko station. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Portland and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 21m.
The distance between Whitefish and Elko is 539 miles. The road distance is 653.9 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 21h 41m and costs $190 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Whitefish to Elko, including transfers.
Whitefish to Elko bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Whitefish station.
Whitefish to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Elko is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $350 and takes 21h 41m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 42h 21m.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta flies from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitefish to Elko via Whitefish, Butte, MT, Idaho Falls, Farmington - Hampton Inn, Main St / Park Ln, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Elko in around 21h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Whitefish to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Whitefish to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, ID
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, ID
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Whitefish to Elko bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Butte station.
Elko is 1h behind Whitefish. It is currently 2:09 AM in Whitefish and 1:09 AM in Elko.
Whitefish to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Elko is 654 miles. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Whitefish to Elko.
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