What is the cheapest way to get from Eureka to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Eureka to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eureka to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Eureka to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 4h 2m and costs $310 - $1,400.

How far is it from Eureka to Palo Alto?

The distance between Eureka and Palo Alto is 291 miles. The road distance is 304.9 miles.

How do I travel from Eureka to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Eureka to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 9h 18m and costs $95 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Eureka to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Eureka to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eureka to Palo Alto bus from?

Eureka to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Eureka to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Eureka to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.

Can I drive from Eureka to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Eureka to Palo Alto is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Eureka to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 491+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Eureka to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via plane, Caltrain, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Eureka and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Eureka to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Copeland Street Transit Mall south of Washington Street, Petaluma, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Eureka to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 2m
$315–1,321
Drive 303.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eureka to Palo Altocar 303.2 mi
5h 37m
$56–80
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
9h 18m
$96–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
10h 18m
$110–182

Eureka to Palo Alto by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.1 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Eureka, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Copeland Street Transit Mall south of Washington Street, E. Washington St. & Ellis St., Petaluma, San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 10h 18m.

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