There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Eureka by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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 Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LAX - ACV
5h 24m$320–866Drive 639.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Eurekacar 639.3 mi
11h 15m$117–169Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
16h 46m$120–189Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 28m$186–385Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane BUR - ACV
5h 14m$149–812Bus via San Rafael
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
17h 32m$117–180
Los Angeles to Eureka by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Eureka is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Eureka is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Eureka is 615 miles. The road distance is 643 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Eureka without a car is to bus which takes 16h 46m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Los Angeles to Eureka, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Eureka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Eureka is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $320 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 16h 46m.
Los Angeles to Eureka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Eureka is 643 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Los Angeles to Eureka.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 16h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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