What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Eureka?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Eureka is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Eureka?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Eureka is to bus and Caltrain and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $80 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Eureka?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Mission St & 2nd St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Salinas to Eureka?

The distance between Salinas and Eureka is 366 miles. The road distance is 374.8 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Eureka without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Eureka without a car is to bus which takes 10h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Eureka?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Salinas to Eureka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Eureka bus from?

Salinas to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Bus or fly from Salinas to Eureka?

The best way to get from Salinas to Eureka is to bus which takes 10h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $500 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Salinas to Eureka bus arrive?

Salinas to Eureka bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Eureka?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Eureka is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Salinas to Eureka.

Where can I stay near Eureka?

There are 87+ hotels available in Eureka.

Salinas to Eureka - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Eureka by bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), car, ferry, or shuttle

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

Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)SFO - ACV
6h 29m
$84–462
Drive 372.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Eureka372.6 mi
6h 41m
$68–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Francisco
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Copeland St Transit Mall101
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
10h 59m
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)MRY - ACV
8h 16m
$82–499
Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)OAK - CEC
4. Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to 3rd & H Streets - Eureka Transit Center
8h 36m
$207–315
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Francisco
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
11h 39m
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to MartinezCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 6m
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Pear Tree Center - Ross65
4. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - NB Stop to H St & 4th St
12h 54m
$83–163

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.9 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via San Francisco, Mission St & 2nd St, and Petaluma in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day.

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