There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Arcata by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane ATL - ACV
10h 28m$264–1,106Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcatabus
2d 15h$493–989Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
3d 5h$831–1,869Drive 2,717.9 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Arcatacar 2,717.9 mi
44h 10m$496–717Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
3d 10h$923–2,069
Atlanta to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Arcata is to drive which costs $490 - $750 and takes 44h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Arcata is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs $260 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Arcata via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Atlanta and Arcata is 2251 miles. The road distance is 2733.8 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $490 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Atlanta to Arcata, including transfers.
Atlanta to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Arcata is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs $260 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $1,000 and takes 2 days 15h.
Atlanta to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Arcata is 3h behind Atlanta. It is currently 1:58 PM in Atlanta and 10:58 AM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Arcata via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Vallejo in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Vallejo to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Arcata is 2734 miles. It takes approximately 44h 10m to drive from Atlanta to Arcata.
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