There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to McKinleyville by plane, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
3h 53m$310–1,212Drive 284.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to McKinleyvillecar 284.3 mi
5h 19m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 51m$88–131
San Francisco to McKinleyville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to McKinleyville is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to McKinleyville is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $310 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to McKinleyville. However, there are services departing from North Point St & Jones St and arriving at Railroad Dr & Central Ave - NB Stop via Petaluma and Arcata Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between San Francisco and McKinleyville is 267 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to McKinleyville without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from San Francisco to McKinleyville, including transfers.
San Francisco to McKinleyville bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from North Point St & Jones St station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to McKinleyville is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $310 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 8h 51m.
San Francisco to McKinleyville bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Copeland St Transit Mall station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to McKinleyville is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from San Francisco to McKinleyville.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and McKinleyville, 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 Railroad Dr & Central Ave - NB Stop via Petaluma and Arcata Transit Center in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from North Point St & Jones St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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
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