There are 4 ways to get from Alameda to Arcata by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
4h 29m$512–766Drive 285 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alameda to Arcatacar 285 mi
5h 18m$48–68Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 28mFly Oakland International Airport to Crescent City, bus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
- Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus
6h 7m$222–260
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Arcata is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Arcata is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $500 - $800.
The distance between Alameda and Arcata is 286 miles. The road distance is 286.7 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Arcata without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Alameda to Arcata, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Arcata is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Alameda to Arcata.
There are 66+ hotels available in Arcata.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
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 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
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