What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Arcata is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Arcata is to BART and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $350 - $1,500.

How far is it from Berkeley to Arcata?

The distance between Berkeley and Arcata is 291 miles. The road distance is 279.8 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $80 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Arcata?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Berkeley to Arcata, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Berkeley to Arcata?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Arcata is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $750 and takes 8h 14m.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Arcata is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Berkeley to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 310+ hotels available in Arcata.

Berkeley to Arcata - 5 ways to travel via BART, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Arcata by subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
4h 50m
$352–1,416
Drive 278.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Arcatacar 278.1 mi
5h 8m
$51–74
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 22m
$82–138
Fly Oakland International Airport to Crescent City, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
2. Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Centerbus
5h 47m
$193–254
Fly Oakland International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane OAK - ACV
8h 14m
$135–710

Berkeley to Arcata by subway and bus (Amtrak)

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8h 22mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.5 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Vallejo to Arcata twice daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day.

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