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How to get fromArcata to San Rafaelby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to San Rafael by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ACV - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    4h 17m
    $494–1,734

  2. Drive 262.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to San Rafaelcar car 262.2 mi
    4h 48m
    $48–70

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 16m
    $80–130

  4. Bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 21m
    $81–124

Arcata to San Rafael by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 290.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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 $80–130 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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