The cheapest and fastest trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 2 trains that leave Salt Lake City, UT for Elko, NV on Sat, May 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct trains cover the 326 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest trains will take 4 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:40 AM4h43Salt Lake City, UT11:23 AMElko, NV$461One-way0 transfers
5:40 AM4h43Salt Lake City, UT10:23 AMElko, NV$611One-way0 transfers
6:40 AM4h43Salt Lake City, UT11:23 AMElko, NV$461One-way0 transfers
5:40 AM4h43Salt Lake City, UT10:23 AMElko, NV$611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Elko, NV take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€49) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.86 (€-11.17). The journey takes 4h 43m versus 3h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV train times
The table below shows live departures for Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 California Zephyr | 11:40 PM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 4h43 | 3:23 AM Elko Amtrak Station, Elko, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
![]() | 5:40 AM Salt Lake City, UT | 4h43 | 10:23 AM Elko, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Salt Lake City, UT | 4h43 | 11:23 AM Elko, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV
Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 20:44, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 202 miles (326 km) distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 202 miles (326 km) |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 8:44 PM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salt Lake City, UT and Elko, NV from $29 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Elko, NV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salt Lake City, UT to Elko, NV
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Gateway
- Red Iguana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown
- Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for Amtrak and FrontRunner trains
- Hall 2: TRAX light rail connections
- Light Rail: TRAX Blue Line, TRAX Green Line
- Bus: Several UTA bus lines available
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