There are 3 ways to get from Eureka to San Francisco by plane, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
3h 32m$311–1,215Drive 271.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eureka to San Franciscocar 271.1 mi
5h 1m$50–72Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 45m$85–121
Eureka to San Francisco by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eureka to San Francisco is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Eureka to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $310 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Eureka to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Van Ness Ave & Eddy St via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Eureka and San Francisco is 284 miles. The road distance is 272.7 miles.
The best way to get from Eureka to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Eureka to San Francisco, including transfers.
Eureka to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Eureka to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $310 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 45m.
Eureka to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eureka to San Francisco is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Eureka to San Francisco.
What companies run services between Eureka, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petaluma once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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