What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Arcata is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Arcata is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Arcata?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Arcata. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Arcata?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Arcata is 227 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Arcata?

The bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcata takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Arcata bus from?

Santa Rosa to Arcata bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Arcata bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Arcata bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Arcata is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Santa Rosa to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 79+ hotels available in Arcata.

Santa Rosa to Arcata - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Arcata by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 10m
Drive 224.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Arcatacar 224.3 mi
4h 8m
$41–60
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
5h 59m
$77–464
Bus via Ukiah
1. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Pear Tree Center - Rossbus 65
2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 40m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 24mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Arcata.

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Distance: 225.5 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcata once daily, and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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