There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Eureka by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
4h 53m$313–1,516Drive 277.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alameda to Eurekacar 277.6 mi
5h 8m$51–74Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 53m$111–171Fly Oakland International Airport to Crescent City, bus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
- Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Centerbus
6h 20m$212–291Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 1m$90–132
Alameda to Eureka by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Eureka is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Eureka is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $310 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda station to Eureka. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Petaluma and Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Alameda and Eureka is 294 miles. The road distance is 279.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Eureka without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Alameda to Eureka, including transfers.
Alameda to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Eureka is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $310 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 1m.
Alameda to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Eureka is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Alameda to Eureka.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Lake Merritt to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, SMART San Rafael, SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, and Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
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