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How to get fromBoston to Arcataby ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Arcata by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BOS - ACV
    11h 59m
    $275–1,113

  2. Ferry, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane BOS - MFR
    3. Take the bus from Medford Airport to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    19h 36m
    $203–760

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    3d 11h

  4. Drive  3,206.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Arcatacar car 3,206.9 mi
    2d 4h
    $586–846

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Martineztrain train
    5. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    3d 14h

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train
    4. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    3d 14h

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,710.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Arcata. However, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), walk to Arcata/Eureka Airport, then take the bus to Arcata Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Arcata via Chicago Union Station, Martinez, and Martinez in around 3d 11h.

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