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How to get fromFairfax to Eurekaby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Eureka by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 57m
    $77–122

  2. Drive 257.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Eurekacar car 257.2 mi
    4h 43m
    $47–68

  3. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    6h 15m
    $336–1,137

  4. Bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 57m
    $77–117

  5. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    3. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 24m
    $235–342

Fairfax to Eureka by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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