There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Eureka by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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 Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane ONT - ACV
7h 42m$318–761Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SNA - ACV
10h$84–428Bus
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus 200
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
20h 6m$120–193Train, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h$195–399Drive 690.3 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Eurekacar 690.3 mi
12h 10m$126–182Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LAX - ACV
7h 10m$329–880Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane BUR - ACV
7h 42m$158–827Train, bus via Petaluma
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
22h 23m$130–215
Riverside to Eureka by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Eureka is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Eureka is to train and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $320 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Katella-Harbor, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Perry St & 3rd St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 6m.
The distance between Riverside and Eureka is 641 miles. The road distance is 694.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Eureka without a car is to bus which takes 20h 6m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Riverside to Eureka, including transfers.
Riverside to Eureka bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Vine St. Mobility Hub station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Eureka is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $310 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 20h 6m.
Riverside to Eureka bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Eureka is 694 miles. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Riverside to Eureka.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 20h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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