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How to get fromSacramento to Eurekaby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Eureka by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 45m
    $109–178

  2. Drive 279.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Eurekacar car 279.3 mi
    5h 39m
    $51–74

  3. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SMF - ACV
    6h 48m
    $274–806

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 5m
    $114–178

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    6h 52m
    $339–1,369

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    3. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 15m
    $241–350

Sacramento to Eureka by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day.

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