There are 7 ways to get from Gilroy to Eureka by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Caltrain, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
6h 21m$283–392Bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MRY - ACV
9h 47m$45–254Caltrain, train, bus
- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 46m$104–189Drive 345.3 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to Eurekacar 345.3 mi
6h 15m$63–91Caltrain, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
- 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 Cultural Center Transit Hub to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Centerbus
8h 17m$176–310Caltrain, train, bus via Hwy 101 - Leggett
- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Leggett Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 - Leggett to 3rd St & H Stbus
11h 51m$76–141Bus
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 56m$84–153
Gilroy to Eureka by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Eureka is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Eureka is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
The distance between Gilroy and Eureka is 336 miles. The road distance is 347.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Eureka without a car is to Caltrain and train and bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Gilroy to Eureka, including transfers.
Gilroy to Eureka bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.
Gilroy to Eureka bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Eureka is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Gilroy to Eureka.
There are 85+ hotels available in Eureka.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and Petaluma in around 12h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–250
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Leggett Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
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