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How to get fromArcata to Chicoby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to Chico by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 52m
    $20–29

  2. Drive 207.2 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Chicocar car 207.2 mi
    4h 33m
    $38–55

  3. Bus via Chico Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yuba Street at Railroad Tracks to Chico Transit Centerbus bus 99X
    8h 12m
    $20–29

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 13m
    $39–72

Arcata to Chico by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Arcata Transit Center to Chico Bus Station via Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96, SR 299 & Martin Rd., and Redding Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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