There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Arcata by plane, shuttle, bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MRY - ACV
6h 29m$39–246Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
- Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
12h 36m$140–210Drive 392.3 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Arcatacar 392.3 mi
7h 7m$72–104Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
6h 49m$326–438Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 34m$107–218Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
14h 5m$99–180
Monterey to Arcata by shuttle and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Arcata is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Arcata is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $35 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Arcata via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Monterey and Arcata is 344 miles. The road distance is 394.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Arcata without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 12h 36m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Monterey to Arcata, including transfers.
Monterey to Arcata bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Arcata is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $35 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 14h 5m.
Monterey to Arcata bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Arcata is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Monterey to Arcata.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Arcata via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and Petaluma in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $65–80
- Standard Rate
- $70–74
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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