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

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Arcata is to bus and BART via Ukiah which costs $24 - $55 and takes 12h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modesto to Arcata is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Modesto and Arcata?

No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Modesto to Arcata?

The distance between Modesto and Arcata is 375 miles. The road distance is 355.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Modesto to Arcata without a car is to bus and BART which takes 11h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Modesto to Arcata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modesto to Arcata bus from?

Modesto to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.

Where does the Modesto to Arcata bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Modesto to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Arcata is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Modesto to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 96+ hotels available in Arcata.

Modesto to Arcata - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to Arcata by bus, subway, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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.

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Street
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Copeland St Transit Mall101
4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcata
11h 4m
Bus, BART via Ukiah
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Street
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
4. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Pear Tree Center - Ross65
5. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - NB Stop to H St & 4th St
12h 54m
$24–51
Drive 353.8 mi
1. Drive from Modesto to Arcata353.8 mi
6h 37m
$65–94
Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)SFO - ACV
6h 51m
$73–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcata
11h 25m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
4. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Mart
5. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96
6. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Center
13h 39m
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)OAK - CEC
3. Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Center
7h 34m
$186–268
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)SMF - ACV
9h 1m
$204–535

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.8 mi
Duration: 11h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo in around 11h 25m.

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