What is the cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Arcata is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Arcata is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $270 - $490.

How far is it from Sunnyvale to Arcata?

The distance between Sunnyvale and Arcata is 290 miles. The road distance is 320.4 miles.

How do I travel from Sunnyvale to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Arcata without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 9h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sunnyvale to Arcata?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Sunnyvale to Arcata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Arcata is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Sunnyvale to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 91+ hotels available in Arcata.

Sunnyvale to Arcata - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Arcata by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Caltrain, fly
best
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
4h 44m
$275–481
Drive 318.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Arcatacar 318.5 mi
5h 56m
$59–84
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 101
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
9h 56m
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 57m

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

21Weekly Planes

1h 24mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunnyvale to Arcata.

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Distance: 288 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sunnyvale to Arcata. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), walk to Arcata/Eureka Airport, then take the bus to Arcata Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Arcata via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, Mission St & 2nd St, and Petaluma in around 9h 56m.

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