There are 9 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
5h 2m$340–1,146Drive 314.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eurekacar 314.6 mi
5h 45m$58–83Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SJC - ACV
5h 42m$244–752Train, bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Richmondtrain
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 29m$128–208Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Eureka314.6 mi
5h 45mBART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
- Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Centerbus
7h 29m$218–298BART, bus
- Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Orange-N
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 31m$90–132Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 8m$120–192Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station 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 Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 52m$96–146
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $340 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Station, Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Eureka is 305 miles. The road distance is 316.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka without a car is to train and bus via Ukiah which takes 10h 29m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $340 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 11h 52m.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Eureka.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), 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 SJC Airport Terminal A to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 11h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–260
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Eureka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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