What is the cheapest way to get from Fresno to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Arcata is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fresno to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from Fresno to Arcata is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $60 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Fresno and Arcata?

No, there is no direct bus from Fresno station to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Fresno Bus Station and arriving at Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Fresno to Arcata?

The distance between Fresno and Arcata is 396 miles. The road distance is 451 miles.

How do I travel from Fresno to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from Fresno to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Fresno to Arcata?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Fresno to Arcata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fresno to Arcata bus from?

Fresno to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Fresno to Arcata?

The best way to get from Fresno to Arcata is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $60 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Fresno to Arcata bus arrive?

Fresno to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Fresno to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Arcata is 451 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Fresno to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 88+ hotels available in Arcata.

Fresno to Arcata - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 5 ways to get from Fresno to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
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1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane FAT - ACV
7h 4m
$62–394
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcatabus
13h 15m
Drive 448.3 mi
1. Drive from Fresno to Arcatacar 448.3 mi
8h 17m
$82–119
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 101
4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
13h 25m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Martbus
5. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96bus
6. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus
15h 29m

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

41Weekly Planes

6h 57mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fresno to Arcata.

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Distance: 393.6 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo in around 13h 15m.

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