There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Arcata by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane YYC - ACV
10h 28m$114–606Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver, BCbus
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
34h 25m$214–465Bus, drive, train
- Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Lethbridge - U of Lbus
- Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar
- Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Vancouver Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Klamath Fallstrain
- Take the bus from Klamath Falls Amtrak Station to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Cal Poly Humboldt - Library Circlebus 20
43h 59mDrive 1,134.3 mi
- Drive from Calgary to Arcatacar 1,134.3 mi
22h 38m$260–375Bus
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver, BCbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattlebus
- Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcatabus
46h 10m$291–547
Calgary to Arcata by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Arcata is to bus and train which costs $210 - $470 and takes 34h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Arcata is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Calgary to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall and arriving at Arcata via Vancouver, Seattle, Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 10m.
The distance between Calgary and Arcata is 878 miles. The road distance is 1141 miles.
The best way to get from Calgary to Arcata without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 25m and costs $210 - $470.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Calgary to Arcata, including transfers.
Calgary to Arcata bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall station.
The best way to get from Calgary to Arcata is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 46h 10m.
Calgary to Arcata bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Vancouver, BC station.
Arcata is 1h behind Calgary. It is currently 6:40 AM in Calgary and 5:40 AM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Arcata via Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, Seattle, Sacramento Bus Station, and Vallejo in around 46h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,400
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver Station to Klamath Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- contact@riderexpress.ca
- Website
- riderexpress.ca
Bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $80–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $17–45
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- oregon-point.com
Bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
Bus from Klamath Falls Amtrak Station to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Cal Poly Humboldt - Library Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- customerservice@myebus.ca
- Website
- myebus.ca
Bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Lethbridge - U of L
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.myebus.ca/
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- tctransit@gmail.com
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- $80–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Arcata is 1141 miles. It takes approximately 22h 38m to drive from Calgary to Arcata.
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