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How to get fromSanta Maria to Eurekaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Maria to Eureka by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBP - ACV
    8h 44m
    $656–808

  2. Drive 526.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Eurekacar car 526.5 mi
    9h 29m
    $97–139

  3. Train, bus (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
    18h 2m
    $179–328

  4. Bus, train via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Martineztrain train
    4. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 21m
    $187–283

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBA - ACV
    8h 59m
    $463–930

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    9h 35m
    $398–1,055

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 26m
    $184–325

Santa Maria to Eureka by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 500.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Maria to Eureka. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, walk to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to San Luis Airport, walk to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), walk to Arcata/Eureka Airport, then take the bus to 4th St & H St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, San Luis Obispo, Martinez, Martinez, and Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop in around 18h 2m.

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