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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
    6h 45m
    $52–305

  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 Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 30m
    $134–216

  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
    $218–416

  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 22m
    $383–1,486

  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
    $152–757

Goleta to Eureka by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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 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 30m.

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