What is the cheapest way to get from Arcata to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to San Rafael is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arcata to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Arcata to San Rafael is to fly and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $490 - $1,800.

How far is it from Arcata to San Rafael?

The distance between Arcata and San Rafael is 293 miles. The road distance is 263.8 miles.

How do I travel from Arcata to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Arcata to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $75 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Arcata to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Arcata to San Rafael, including transfers.

Can I drive from Arcata to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to San Rafael is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Arcata to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 403+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Arcata to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to San Rafael by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), 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 Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
4h 19m
$494–1,734
Drive 262.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arcata to San Rafaelcar 262.2 mi
4h 48m
$48–70
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 16m
$75–120
Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
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 bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
6h 14m
$226–312
Bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 21m
$77–121

Arcata to San Rafael by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arcata to San Rafael.

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Distance: 290.9 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Arcata to Petaluma once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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