There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Eureka by plane, shuttle, bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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 Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MRY - ACV
6h 31m$355–806Drive 384.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Eurekacar 384.8 mi
6h 57m$71–102Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 1m$161–200Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
6h 52m$331–821Train, bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 39m$117–208Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 59m$122–218Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
14h 14m$104–152
Monterey to Eureka by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Eureka is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Eureka is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $350 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station, Perry St & 3rd St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Monterey and Eureka is 352 miles. The road distance is 387.1 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Eureka without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 12h 1m and costs $160 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Monterey to Eureka, including transfers.
Monterey to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Eureka is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $350 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 14h 14m.
Monterey to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Eureka is 387 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Monterey to Eureka.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 67+ hotels available in Eureka.









