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

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Alameda is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 18m.

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 43m and costs $270 - $380.

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 1m and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 43m and costs $270 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 8h 1m.

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 865+ hotels available in Alameda.

Arcata to Alameda - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 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 43m
$272–375
Drive 285.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arcata to Alamedacar 285.9 mi
5h 18m
$53–76
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 1m
$84–139
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 54m
$164–283

Arcata to Alameda by bus and subway (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.4 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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