What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Eureka?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Eureka is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Eureka?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Eureka is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Eureka?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Station, Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Salinas to Eureka?

The distance between Salinas and Eureka is 374 miles. The road distance is 374.8 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Eureka without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Eureka without a car is to train and bus via Ukiah which takes 11h 46m and costs $140 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Eureka?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Salinas to Eureka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Eureka bus from?

Salinas to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Bus or fly from Salinas to Eureka?

The best way to get from Salinas to Eureka is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $55 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Salinas to Eureka bus arrive?

Salinas to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Eureka?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Eureka is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Salinas to Eureka.

How do I get a bus ticket from Salinas to Eureka?

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Where can I stay near Eureka?

There are 60+ hotels available in Eureka.

Salinas to Eureka - 7 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Eureka by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
7h 2m
$339–1,368
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MRY - ACV
8h 18m
$57–339
Train, bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 46m
$141–232
Drive 372.7 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Eurekacar 372.7 mi
6h 43m
$68–99
Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
4. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Centerbus
9h 43m
$244–358
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 6m
$141–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 23m
$117–177

Salinas to Eureka by train and bus (Amtrak)

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11h 46mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 371.6 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Salinas, 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 Salinas to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 12h 23m.

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