There are 5 ways to get from Atherton to Eureka by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best- Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
5h 4m$317–1,123Drive 300 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atherton to Eurekacar 300 mi
5h 36m$55–80Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 21m$94–140Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
- Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- 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
8h 10m$224–306Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 40m$87–127
Atherton to Eureka by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atherton to Eureka is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Atherton to Eureka is to Caltrain and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $310 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Eureka. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Watkins Ave and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Mission St & 2nd St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Atherton and Eureka is 288 miles. The road distance is 301.8 miles.
The best way to get from Atherton to Eureka without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Atherton to Eureka, including transfers.
Atherton to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.
Atherton to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atherton to Eureka is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Atherton to Eureka.
There are 60+ hotels available in Eureka.
What companies run services between Atherton, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–260
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from North Point St & Jones St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
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
- Redwood Coast Transit
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