There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Arcata by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 45m$79–138Drive 285 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alameda to Arcatacar 285 mi
5h 18m$52–76Fly San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
4h 40m$351–1,716Fly Oakland International Airport to Crescent City, bus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
- Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Centerbus
5h 30m$192–263Fly Oakland International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane OAK - ACV
7h 19m$124–659
Alameda to Arcata by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Arcata is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Arcata is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $350 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Arcata via Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Alameda and Arcata is 296 miles. The road distance is 286.7 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Alameda to Arcata, including transfers.
Alameda to Arcata bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vallejo station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Arcata is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $1,800 and takes 4h 40m.
Alameda to Arcata bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Arcata is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Alameda to Arcata.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Vallejo to Arcata twice daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,400
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Vallejo to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
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