There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to McKinleyville by plane, bus (Greyhound, 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
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SAN - ACV
4h 57m$400–750Drive 772.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to McKinleyvillecar 772.7 mi
13h 37m$141–204Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
22h 39m$165–278Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
25h 18m$285–553
San Diego to McKinleyville by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to McKinleyville is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 37m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to McKinleyville is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $400 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to McKinleyville. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Railroad Dr & Central Ave - NB Stop via Fremont St & Mission St, Petaluma and Arcata Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.
The distance between San Diego and McKinleyville is 691 miles. The road distance is 777.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to McKinleyville without a car is to bus which takes 22h 39m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from San Diego to McKinleyville, including transfers.
San Diego to McKinleyville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from San Diego to McKinleyville is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $400 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 22h 39m.
San Diego to McKinleyville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to McKinleyville is 777 miles. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from San Diego to McKinleyville.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and McKinleyville, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Railroad Dr & Central Ave - NB Stop via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, Petaluma, and Arcata Transit Center in around 22h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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