There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to McKinleyville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SNA - ACV
5h 9m$399–1,234Drive 684.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orange County to McKinleyvillecar 684.5 mi
12h 5m$125–181Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 54m$159–257Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
23h 15m$251–472Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LAX - ACV
5h 47m$328–985Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane BUR - ACV
6h 31m$147–682
Orange County to McKinleyville by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange County to McKinleyville is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Orange County to McKinleyville is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $390 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to McKinleyville. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Railroad Dr & Central Ave - NB Stop via Pleasant Hill BART, Martinez and Arcata Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 54m.
The distance between Orange County and McKinleyville is 621 miles. The road distance is 688.5 miles.
The best way to get from Orange County to McKinleyville without a car is to bus which takes 20h 54m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Orange County to McKinleyville, including transfers.
Orange County to McKinleyville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Orange County to McKinleyville is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $390 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 20h 54m.
Orange County to McKinleyville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to McKinleyville is 689 miles. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Orange County to McKinleyville.
What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and McKinleyville, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Railroad Dr & Central Ave - NB Stop via Oakland, West Oakland, Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre, Pleasant Hill BART, Martinez Amtrak Unloading, Martinez, and Arcata Transit Center in around 20h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–440
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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