There are 3 ways to get from McKinleyville to Willits by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Arcata to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 41m$45–70Drive 147.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from McKinleyville to Willitscar 147.9 mi
2h 49m$27–39Bus via Hwy 101 - Leggett
- Take the bus from Railroad Dr & Central Ave - SB Stop to 4th St & H Stbus Rts
- Take the bus from H St & 4th St to Hwy 101 - Leggettbus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 - Leggett to Across from Willits Post Office - SB Stopbus
5h 29m
McKinleyville to Willits by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McKinleyville to Willits is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from McKinleyville to Willits is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from McKinleyville to Willits. However, there are services departing from Railroad Dr & Central Ave - SB Stop and arriving at Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak via Arcata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between McKinleyville and Willits is 153 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.
The best way to get from McKinleyville to Willits without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from McKinleyville to Willits, including transfers.
McKinleyville to Willits bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
McKinleyville to Willits bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between McKinleyville to Willits is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from McKinleyville to Willits.
There are 14+ hotels available in Willits.
What companies run services between McKinleyville, CA, USA and Willits, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Arcata to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Arcata to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707 443 0826
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from Railroad Dr & Central Ave - SB Stop to 4th St & H St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- https://hta.org/agencies/redwood-transit-system/
- Phone
- 707 822 3775
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from H St & 4th St to Hwy 101 - Leggett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
Bus from Hwy 101 - Leggett to Across from Willits Post Office - SB Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
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