There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Eureka by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane GRR - ACV
12h 52m$196–857Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 14h$451–730Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 17h$715–1,610Drive 2,408.6 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Eurekacar 2,408.6 mi
38h 52m$440–635Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane ORD - ACV
15h 10m$209–808
Grand Rapids to Eureka by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Eureka is to train and fly which costs $200 - $850 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Eureka is to fly which takes 12h 52m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Eureka is 2014 miles. The road distance is 2422.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Eureka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $450 - $750.
It takes approximately 12h 52m to get from Grand Rapids to Eureka, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Eureka is to fly which takes 12h 52m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $750 and takes 2 days 14h.
Grand Rapids to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Eureka is 3h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 7:30 AM in Grand Rapids and 4:30 AM in Eureka.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Eureka is 2423 miles. It takes approximately 38h 52m to drive from Grand Rapids to Eureka.
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