There are 5 ways to get from Simi Valley to Arcata by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane BUR - ACV
6h 44m$141–669Drive 642.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Simi Valley to Arcatacar 642.6 mi
11h 22m$118–170Bus
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
20h 1m$155–264Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 47m$245–452Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LAX - ACV
8h 2m$329–983
Simi Valley to Arcata by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Arcata is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Arcata is to train and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Arcata. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at Arcata via Glendale Bus Stop, Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.
The distance between Simi Valley and Arcata is 622 miles. The road distance is 646.3 miles.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 20h 1m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Simi Valley to Arcata, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Glendale Bus Stop station.
Simi Valley to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Arcata is 646 miles. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Simi Valley to Arcata.
There are 64+ hotels available in Arcata.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Arcata via Metrolink Chatsworth, Chatsworth, Glendale Amtrak, Glendale Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 20h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - South
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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