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

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Arcata is to bus and train which costs $65 - $110 and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merced to Arcata is to drive which takes 7h 17m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Arcata?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Merced to Arcata?

The distance between Merced and Arcata is 453 miles. The road distance is 394.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merced to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h to get from Merced to Arcata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Arcata bus from?

Merced to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.

Where does the Merced to Arcata bus arrive?

Merced to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Arcata is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Merced to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 93+ hotels available in Arcata.

Merced to Arcata - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and BART

There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Arcata by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or subway

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcata
12h
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
3. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Mart
4. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96
5. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Center
14h 2m
$65–109
Drive 392.1 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Arcata392.1 mi
7h 17m
$72–104
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)FAT - ACV
8h 7m
$118–679
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Transpo to Roger K. Fall Transit CenterT
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Street
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Copeland St Transit Mall101
5. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcata
14h 26m
Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)SFO - ACV
8h 41m
$87–433
Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)OAK - CEC
4. Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Center
9h 24m
$200–285

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

43Weekly Planes

5h 9mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.5 mi
Duration: 12h

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo in around 12h.

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