There are 6 ways to get from Eureka to Salinas by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 20m$272–797Drive 372.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eureka to Salinascar 372.6 mi
6h 44m$68–99Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
11h 35m$92–134Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane ACV - MRY
8h 23m$357–810Bus
- Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
12h$92–136Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 17m$104–182
Eureka to Salinas by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eureka to Salinas is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Eureka to Salinas is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Eureka to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Salinas via Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Eureka and Salinas is 366 miles. The road distance is 374.8 miles.
The best way to get from Eureka to Salinas without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 11h 35m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Eureka to Salinas, including transfers.
Eureka to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Eureka to Salinas is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $350 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 12h.
Eureka to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eureka to Salinas is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Eureka to Salinas.
What companies run services between Eureka, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 12h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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