There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)DEN - ACV
6h 23m$211–1,013Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Center
- Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcata
33h 50mTrain, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to MartinezCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the bus from Martinez to ArcataAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
40h 7mDrive 1,324.8 mi
- Drive from Denver to Arcata1,324.8 mi
23h 25m$242–350
Denver (DEN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Arcata is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 23h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Arcata is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $210 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Arcata via Sparks Transit Center and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 50m.
The distance between Denver and Arcata is 1065 miles. The road distance is 1332.5 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 33h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Denver to Arcata, including transfers.
Denver to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Denver to Arcata is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 50m.
Denver to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Arcata is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 1:19 PM in Denver and 12:19 PM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Denver (DEN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Arcata via Sparks Transit Center and Vallejo in around 33h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Denver to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Denver to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Denver to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $110–330
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $170–380
- Business - advance purchase
- $230–950
- Business Class
- $330–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Arcata is 1333 miles. It takes approximately 23h 25m to drive from Denver to Arcata.
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