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There are 7 ways to get from California to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4h 36m
    $66–416

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    16h 46m

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 3m

  4. Drive 646.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Arcatacar car 646.7 mi
    11h 25m
    $118–171

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    5h 8m
    $82–436

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Crescent City, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    2. Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 35m
    $162–283

  7. Bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    17h 58m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Arcata via San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and Petaluma in around 16h 46m.

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