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How to get fromSan Carlos to Eurekaby train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Carlos to Eureka by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Caltrain, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4h 34m
    $315–1,119

  2. Drive 295.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Carlos to Eurekacar car 295.1 mi
    5h 28m
    $54–78

  3. Bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 41m
    $89–134

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 50m
    $91–132

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus Sonoma County Airport
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 22m
    $104–178

San Carlos to Eureka by train, tram, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between San Carlos, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, 4th St & King St, Union Square/Market St Station Northbound, Mission St & 4th St, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, SMART San Rafael, SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, and Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop in around 9h 41m.

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