What is the cheapest way to get from Arcata to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Mountain View is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arcata to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Arcata to Mountain View is to fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 59m and costs $270 - $480.

How far is it from Arcata to Mountain View?

The distance between Arcata and Mountain View is 287 miles. The road distance is 318.7 miles.

How do I travel from Arcata to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from Arcata to Mountain View without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 9h 24m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Arcata to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Arcata to Mountain View, including transfers.

Can I drive from Arcata to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Mountain View is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Arcata to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 725+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Arcata to Mountain View - 4 ways to travel via plane, Caltrain, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to Mountain View by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 59m
$275–480
Drive 316.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arcata to Mountain Viewcar 316.9 mi
5h 54m
$58–84
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
9h 24m
$88–144
Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
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
3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
6h 26m
$170–291

Arcata to Mountain View by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arcata to Mountain View.

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Distance: 285.1 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Arcata to Mountain View. However, you can take the bus to Arcata/Eureka Airport, walk to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Copeland St Transit Mall, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, Townsend St & 4th St, and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound in around 9h 24m.

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