There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane PHX - ACV
6h 46m$91–453Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
26h 13m$182–283Bus, train via Fontana
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
28h 30m$291–513Drive 1,014.9 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Arcatacar 1,014.9 mi
17h 19m$186–268Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
27h 26m$195–298Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
31h 54m$377–752
Phoenix to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Arcata is to bus which costs $180 - $290 and takes 26h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Arcata is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Phoenix, AZ and arriving at Arcata via Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 13m.
The distance between Phoenix and Arcata is 863 miles. The road distance is 1020.8 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 26h 13m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Phoenix to Arcata, including transfers.
Phoenix to Arcata bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix, AZ station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Arcata is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 26h 13m.
Phoenix to Arcata bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Arcata is 1021 miles. It takes approximately 17h 19m to drive from Phoenix to Arcata.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Arcata via Merced, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 26h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Phoenix to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Phoenix to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $110–140
Bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $120–160
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
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