What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Arcata is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Arcata is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $270 - $490.

How far is it from Mountain View to Arcata?

The distance between Mountain View and Arcata is 287 miles. The road distance is 317.9 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Arcata without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Arcata?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Mountain View to Arcata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Arcata is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Mountain View to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 91+ hotels available in Arcata.

Mountain View to Arcata - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Mountain View to Arcata by train, plane, bus, car, 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.

Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
4h 41m
$274–481
Drive 316.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Arcatacar 316.1 mi
5h 54m
$58–84
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 101
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
9h 50m
$83–144
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
3. Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Centerbus
6h 55m
$168–290

Mountain View to Arcata by train and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 50mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mountain View to Arcata.

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Distance: 285.2 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mountain View to Arcata. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), walk to Arcata/Eureka Airport, then take the bus to Arcata Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Arcata via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, Mission St & 2nd St, and Petaluma in around 9h 50m.

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