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How to get fromSan Jose to McKinleyvilleby train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to McKinleyville by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon 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 33m
    $316–1,220

  2. Drive 327.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to McKinleyvillecar car 327.9 mi
    6h 2m
    $60–87

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 55m
    $114–190

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to McKinleyvilletaxi taxi
    12h 28m
    $256–401

  5. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SJC - ACV
    6h 7m
    $92–452

  6. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    11h 44m
    $100–146

San Jose to McKinleyville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and McKinleyville, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) twice daily.

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