There are 5 ways to get from Marin County to Eureka by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 58m$127–180Drive 255 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marin County to Eurekacar 255 mi
4h 43m$47–68Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
6h 19m$336–1,337Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 1m$82–122Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
- Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Centerbus
8h 28m$235–342
Marin County to Eureka by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marin County to Eureka is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Marin County to Eureka is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Marin County to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Petaluma and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Marin County and Eureka is 259 miles. The road distance is 256.5 miles.
The best way to get from Marin County to Eureka without a car is to bus via Ukiah which takes 6h 58m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Marin County to Eureka, including transfers.
Marin County to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.
Marin County to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marin County to Eureka is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Marin County to Eureka.
There are 61+ hotels available in Eureka.
What companies run services between Marin County, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Marin County to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via SMART Novato San Marin, SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, and Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop in around 6h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
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