What is the cheapest way to get from Arcata to Alameda?

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Alameda is to bus via Ukiah which costs $19 - $45 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arcata to Alameda?

The fastest way to get from Arcata to Alameda is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $250.

How far is it from Arcata to Alameda?

The distance between Arcata and Alameda is 286 miles. The road distance is 287.6 miles.

How do I travel from Arcata to Alameda without a car?

The best way to get from Arcata to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Arcata to Alameda?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Arcata to Alameda, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Arcata to Alameda?

The best way to get from Arcata to Alameda is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h.

Can I drive from Arcata to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Alameda is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Arcata to Alameda.

Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 848+ hotels available in Alameda.

Arcata to Alameda - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to Alameda by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
3h 48m
$42–245
Bus via Ukiah
cheapest
1. Take the bus from H St & 4th St to Pear Tree Center - SB Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
3. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
10h 16m
$19–45
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h
Drive 285.9 mi
1. Drive from Arcata to Alamedacar 285.9 mi
5h 18m
$53–76
Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Cultural Center Transit Hubbus
2. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CEC - OAK
4h 37m
$164–282

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

21Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Arcata to Alameda.

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Distance: 284.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Arcata to Vallejo once daily, and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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