There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Elko by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elkobus
11h 56m$100–152Drive 449.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Elkocar 449.2 mi
7h 19m$75–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
13h 35m$297–462Train, fly
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane SMF - EKO
7h 52m$122–446
Chico to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Elko is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Elko is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Elko. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Elko via Sacramento Bus Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Elko station. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Chico and Elko is 509 miles. The road distance is 451.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Chico to Elko, including transfers.
Chico to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Elko is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $470 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Elko via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Elko in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Elko Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chico to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Elko is 452 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Chico to Elko.
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