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There are 6 ways to get from Davis to Arcata by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Davis to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 24m
    $76–125

  2. Drive  276.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davis to Arcatacar car 276.7 mi
    5h 42m
    $51–73

  3. Train, bus via Redding

    1. Take the train from Davis to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 23m
    $58–121

  4. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SMF - ACV
    7h 14m
    $243–806

  5. Train, bus via Napa (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Davis to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 41m
    $68–114

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    6h 18m
    $269–805

Davis to Arcata by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Davis to Arcata. However, you can take the train to Martinez, walk to Martinez, then take the bus to Arcata. Alternatively, you can take a train from Davis to Arcata Transit Center via Redding Amtrak, RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, SR 299 & Martin Rd., and Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek in around 10h 23m.

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