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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Eurekaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Eureka by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBP - ACV
    6h 35m
    $48–284

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 51m
    $120–183

  3. Train, bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Martineztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 54m
    $172–310

  4. Drive 497.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Eurekacar car 497.8 mi
    8h 52m
    $91–132

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBA - ACV
    9h 17m
    $88–334

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 14m
    $182–320

San Luis Obispo to Eureka by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

United Airlines flies from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 13h 51m.

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