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How to get fromSanta Ana to Eurekaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Eureka by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SNA - ACV
    5h 49m
    $400–1,536

  2. Drive 671.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Eurekacar car 671.4 mi
    11h 47m
    $123–177

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 38m
    $157–259

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 21m
    $271–503

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    6h 27m
    $330–989

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    7h 11m
    $149–636

  7. Train, bus via Petaluma

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 5m
    $161–253

Santa Ana to Eureka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 634.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 18h 38m.

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