What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Eureka?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Eureka is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Eureka?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Eureka is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $90 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Eureka?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield station to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield Train Station and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Eureka?

The distance between Bakersfield and Eureka is 500 miles. The road distance is 544 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Eureka without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Eureka without a car is to bus and BART which takes 15h 30m and costs $120 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Eureka?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Bakersfield to Eureka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Eureka bus from?

Bakersfield to Eureka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bakersfield Train Station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Eureka?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Eureka is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 17h 16m.

Where does the Bakersfield to Eureka bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Eureka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Eureka?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Eureka is 544 miles. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Bakersfield to Eureka.

Where can I stay near Eureka?

There are 61+ hotels available in Eureka.

Bakersfield to Eureka - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, BART, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Eureka by plane, bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Fly
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1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane BFL - ACV
6h 18m
$91–401
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 30m
$129–192
Bus, train via Ukiah
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
22h 23m
$253–487
Drive 540.9 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Eurekacar 540.9 mi
9h 38m
$99–143
Bus, BART via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Modestobus 1
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Streetsubway
4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 38m
$135–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
17h 16m
$144–236
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
17h 18m
$180–276

Bakersfield to Eureka by bus, subway, and train

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15h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 496.6 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 17h 16m.

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