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How to get fromCalifornia to Arcataby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 8 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 39m
    $271–376

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    4h 56m
    $98–292

  3. 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 37m
    $137–248

  4. 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
    $188–396

  5. Drive 646.7 mi

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

  6. 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 13m
    $359–566

  7. 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 33m
    $162–283

  8. 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
    18h 7m
    $125–218

California to Arcata by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest 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 37m.

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