There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to Reno by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane ACV - RNO
5h 1m$67–422Drive 335.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcata to Renocar 335.5 mi
7h 2m$62–89Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
12h 10m$106–190Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Arcata to Hwy 3 Mini Martcar
- Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to RABA Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
14h 21m$89–199Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Renotrain California Zephyr
14h 20m$125–246
Arcata to Reno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Reno is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $65 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Reno. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Vallejo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Arcata and Reno is 263 miles. The road distance is 337.4 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Arcata to Reno, including transfers.
Arcata to Reno bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $65 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 12h 10m.
Arcata to Reno bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vallejo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Reno is 337 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Arcata to Reno.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Reno Amtrak via Vallejo Transit Center in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Martinez to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- 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
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- 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 Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to RABA Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
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