There are 6 ways to get from Merced to Eureka by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Bus, train via Ukiah
best- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento 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
12h 51m$107–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus
14h 38m$59–93Drive 384.7 mi
- Drive from Merced to Eurekacar 384.7 mi
7h 9m$71–102Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane FAT - ACV
9h 30m$260–824Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 11m$108–177Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
8h 53m$266–787
Merced to Eureka by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Eureka is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 14h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Eureka is to drive which takes 7h 9m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at 4th St & H St via Sacramento Bus Station, RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, SR 299 & Martin Rd., Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek and Arcata Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
The distance between Merced and Eureka is 455 miles. The road distance is 386.9 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Eureka without a car is to bus and train via Ukiah which takes 12h 51m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from Merced to Eureka, including transfers.
Merced to Eureka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.
Merced to Eureka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Eureka is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Merced to Eureka.
There are 68+ hotels available in Eureka.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to 4th St & H St via Sacramento Bus Station, RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, SR 299 & Martin Rd., Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek, and Arcata Transit Center in around 14h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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