There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, 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 from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane AUS - ACV
9h 7m$262–1,205Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
2d 3h$485–819Train, bus via Petaluma
- Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
2d 7h$544–1,112Drive 1,991.9 mi
- Drive from Austin to Arcatacar 1,991.9 mi
33h 2m$364–526Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SAT - ACV
11h 22m$263–1,141Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
2d 9h$621–1,315
Austin to Arcata by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Arcata is to drive which costs $360 - $550 and takes 33h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Arcata is to fly which takes 9h 7m and costs $260 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Arcata via Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Austin and Arcata is 1682 miles. The road distance is 2003.6 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $480 - $850.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Austin to Arcata, including transfers.
Austin to Arcata bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.
The best way to get from Austin to Arcata is to fly which takes 9h 7m and costs $260 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $480 - $850 and takes 2 days 3h.
Austin to Arcata bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Arcata is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 5:17 AM in Austin and 3:17 AM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Arcata via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $410–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Arcata is 2004 miles. It takes approximately 33h 2m to drive from Austin to Arcata.
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