There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
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 Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane ABQ - ACV
8h$171–854Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
35h 43m$275–511Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
38h 26m$451–949Drive 1,337.6 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Arcatacar 1,337.6 mi
22h 42m$245–353Bus via San Francisco
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
37h 1m$270–486
Albuquerque to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Arcata is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 22h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Arcata is to fly which takes 8h and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Arcata via Los Angeles Union Station, Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 43m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Arcata is 1057 miles. The road distance is 1345.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 35h 43m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Albuquerque to Arcata, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Arcata is to fly which takes 8h and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 35h 43m.
Albuquerque to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Arcata is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 6:29 AM in Albuquerque and 5:29 AM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Arcata via Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 35h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Arcata is 1345 miles. It takes approximately 22h 42m to drive from Albuquerque to Arcata.
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