There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to Detroit by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Detroit (DTW)ACV - DTW
9h 13m$274–1,104Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejo
- Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Center
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Take the bus from Denver to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
2d 15hBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Take the train from Martinez to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
2d 18hDrive 2,507.3 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Detroit2,507.3 mi
40h 12m$458–661
Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Detroit is to drive which costs $450 - $700 and takes 40h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Detroit is to fly which takes 9h 13m and costs $270 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Detroit, MI via Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, Denver and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Arcata and Detroit is 2134 miles. The road distance is 2521.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Arcata to Detroit, including transfers.
Arcata to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Detroit is to fly which takes 9h 13m and costs $270 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 15h.
Arcata to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vallejo station.
Detroit is 3h ahead of Arcata. It is currently 2:22 PM in Arcata and 5:22 PM in Detroit.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Detroit, MI via Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Indianapolis, IN in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Detroit via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Detroit via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Detroit via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–2,800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Arcata to Vallejo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $170–260
- Flexible Fares
- $240–350
- Saver Fare
- $203
- Flex Fare
- $279
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Detroit is 2522 miles. It takes approximately 40h 12m to drive from Arcata to Detroit.
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