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

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Arcata is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Arcata is to Caltrain and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $360 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Arcata?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at Arcata via San Jose Diridon Station, Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Arcata?

The distance between Gilroy and Arcata is 328 miles. The road distance is 354.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gilroy to Arcata without a car is to Caltrain and ferry and bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $85 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Gilroy to Arcata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to Arcata bus from?

Gilroy to Arcata bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.

Where does the Gilroy to Arcata bus arrive?

Gilroy to Arcata bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Arcata is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Gilroy to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 308+ hotels available in Arcata.

Gilroy to Arcata - 8 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Gilroy to Arcata by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

Caltrain, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
6h 6m
$362–1,432
Drive 352.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gilroy to Arcatacar 352.8 mi
6h 25m
$65–93
Caltrain, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
11h 46m
$89–153
Caltrain, train, bus
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Martbus
4. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96bus
5. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus
15h 38m
$97–211
Bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MRY - ACV
9h 17m
$79–474
Caltrain, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
4. Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Centerbus
8h 7m
$177–283
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcatabus
11h 56m
$94–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
12h 57m
$88–154

Gilroy to Arcata by train and bus

7Weekly Services

15h 38mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326.1 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Arcata via San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 12h 57m.

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