There are 7 ways to get from Watsonville to Eureka by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
7h 24m$324–821Drive 359.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Eurekacar 359.4 mi
6h 34m$66–95Bus, train
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 20m$110–185Line 28 bus, line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MRY - ACV
9h 41m$360–813Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- 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
10h 32m$240–301Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 24m$90–144Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 33m$113–208
Watsonville to Eureka by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Eureka is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Eureka is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Eureka. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Front, San Jose Diridon Station, Perry St & 3rd St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between Watsonville and Eureka is 373 miles. The road distance is 361.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Eureka without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 20m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Watsonville to Eureka, including transfers.
Watsonville to Eureka bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Watsonville to Eureka bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Eureka is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Watsonville to Eureka.
There are 68+ hotels available in Eureka.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 13h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
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