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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Arcata by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BOS - ACV
    10h 11m
    $251–970

  2. 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
    $1,104–2,400

  3. Drive 3,206.9 mi

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

  4. 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 11h
    $952–2,023

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 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
    $935–2,052

Boston to Arcata by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,708 mi
  • Duration: 10h 11m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours.

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