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How to get fromCalifornia to Eurekaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Eureka by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4h 52m
    $313–1,116

  2. Drive 639.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Eurekacar car 639.3 mi
    11h 15m
    $117–169

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 58m
    $142–233

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 28m
    $245–456

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    5h 11m
    $320–966

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    5h 14m
    $139–662

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Crescent City, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    2. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 25m
    $213–291

  8. Bus via San Rafael

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus bus FlixBus N2003
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h 38m
    $141–216

California to Eureka by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration16h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 16h 58m.

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