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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SNA - ACV
    5h 31m
    $73–305

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    6h 6m
    $55–238

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    18h

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    21h 56m

  5. Drive 678.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Arcatacar car 678.9 mi
    11h 56m
    $124–179

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    6h 50m
    $105–274

  7. Train, bus via Petaluma

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    20h 2m

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Arcata via Oakland and Vallejo in around 18h.

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