There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Eureka by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane PHX - ACV
7h 25m$132–703Bus via Merced
- Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vallejo to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
25h 7m$182–295Bus, train via Fontana
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
28h 55m$290–532Drive 1,007.4 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Eurekacar 1,007.4 mi
17h 9m$184–266Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
27h 50m$187–313Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vallejo to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
28h 3m$192–292Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Leggett Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 - Leggett to 3rd St & H Stbus
31h 2m$363–723
Phoenix to Eureka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Eureka is to bus via Merced which costs $180 - $300 and takes 25h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Eureka is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Phoenix, AZ and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 7m.
The distance between Phoenix and Eureka is 871 miles. The road distance is 1013.3 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Eureka without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 25h 7m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Phoenix to Eureka, including transfers.
Phoenix to Eureka bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix, AZ station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Eureka is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Merced, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 25h 7m.
Phoenix to Eureka bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Eureka is 1013 miles. It takes approximately 17h 9m to drive from Phoenix to Eureka.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Merced, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Vallejo in around 25h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Phoenix to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Phoenix to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $110–140
Bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $120–160
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $70–110
- Titanium
- $84–90
Bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $85–130
- Titanium
- $97–102
Bus from Phoenix to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $85–130
- Titanium
- $99–103
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Vallejo to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- 707 822 3775
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from Hwy 101 - Leggett to 3rd St & H St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
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