Rome2Rio

How to get fromGoleta to Eurekaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Eureka

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBA - ACV
    6h 24m
    $52–315

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 18m
    $110–171

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 9m
    $168–381

  4. Drive  585.2 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Eurekacar car 585.2 mi
    10h 41m
    $107–155

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    7h 10m
    $623–886

  6. Train, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Moorpark Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    8h 28m
    $178–861

Goleta to Eureka by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Goleta to Eureka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 529.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Pine to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Transit Center, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 18h 18m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There