There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Arcata by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Covington
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane CVG - ACV
11h 18m$272–804Bus to Dayton, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane DAY - ACV
13h 7m$213–869Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
2d 19h$714–1,575Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus
3d 3h$487–820Drive 2,467.5 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Arcatacar 2,467.5 mi
40h 6m$451–651Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
- Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LEX - ACV
10h 24m$217–876Bus to Louisville International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SDF - ACV
14h 35m$263–1,152
Cincinnati to Arcata by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Arcata is to fly which costs $270 - $850 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Arcata is to drive and fly which takes 10h 24m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Arcata Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass and Grocery Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
The distance between Cincinnati and Arcata is 2111 miles. The road distance is 2481.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Arcata without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 19h and costs $700 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Cincinnati to Arcata, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Arcata is to fly which takes 11h 18m and costs $270 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $480 - $850 and takes 3 days 3h.
Cincinnati to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Arcata is 3h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 10:03 PM in Cincinnati and 7:03 PM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Arcata Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and Grocery Outlet in around 3d 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Covington to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Covington to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,900
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Dayton to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Dayton to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver, San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Arcata is 2482 miles. It takes approximately 40h 6m to drive from Cincinnati to Arcata.
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