There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Eureka by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (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
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
4h 52m$253–766Drive 274.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Eurekacar 274.4 mi
5h 1m$51–73Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 53m$83–138Bus (Amtrak)
- 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
8h 57m$68–107
Oakland to Eureka by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Eureka is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Eureka is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $250 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland station to Eureka. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Petaluma and Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Oakland and Eureka is 294 miles. The road distance is 276 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Eureka without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Oakland to Eureka, including transfers.
Oakland to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Eureka is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $250 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 57m.
Oakland to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Eureka is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Oakland to Eureka.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, SMART San Rafael, SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, and Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
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 Oakland to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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