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

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBA - ACV
    5h 27m
    $91–523

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 5m
    $118–204

  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
    $188–385

  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 26m
    $463–1,586

  6. Train, bus via Hwy 101 - Leggett

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Martineztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Leggett Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 101 - Leggett to 3rd St & H Stbus bus
    19h 14m
    $159–336

Goleta to Eureka by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fairview & Carson to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Isla Vista, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 17h 5m.

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