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

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4h 34m
    $312–1,315

  2. Drive 271 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Eurekacar car 271 mi
    5h 1m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 37m
    $88–131

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Crescent City, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    2. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 36m
    $214–293

  5. 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
    8h 9m
    $82–128

San Francisco to Eureka by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Point St & Jones St to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Petaluma in around 7h 37m.

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