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How to get fromRiverside to Arcataby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane ONT - ACV
    7h 28m
    $63–344

  2. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SNA - ACV
    9h 54m
    $58–288

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 101 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    20h 48m
    $140–268

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    22h 35m
    $200–414

  5. Drive 697.8 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Arcatacar car 697.8 mi
    12h 20m
    $128–184

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    6h 59m
    $368–580

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    7h 24m
    $107–307

  8. Train, bus via Petaluma

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 101
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    21h 57m
    $135–235

Riverside to Arcata by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Arcata via Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and Petaluma in around 20h 48m.

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