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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Elko Station | Reno Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Elko Station | Reno Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:57 AM PST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Elko to Reno
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Reno. The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.
Amtrak Elko Reno recent customer reviews
The train was 2hrs late on arrival to Elko. Then we had to wait 20 minutes in Winnemucca for a crew change. Then had an unscheduled stop in Sparks to drop off 2 railroad employees off and then had to wait 2 hrs 1.7 miles from are final destination at reno for to trains freight trains to go by. We were around 7 hours late from are arrival time in reno.
Kevin H.
No respect for the hours arrives/destination
Martín G.
It was great I will be riding train again soon
John H.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Elko to Reno by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Elko to Reno?
The cheapest train tickets from Elko to Reno start from $29. The average price for this train route is around $53. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Elko to Reno?
The average train ride duration from Elko to Reno is 5h 48m, covering a distance of 233 miles (375 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Elko to Reno route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Elko to Reno?
The earliest train departs from Elko to Reno at 3:25am. And the latest train departs at 3:34am.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Elko to Reno was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $50To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Elko to Reno, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $50 to $243 for a train ticket from Elko to Reno based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-12-12.
