There are 8 ways to get from Anaheim to Arcata by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LAX - ACV
6h 1m$326–876Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SNA - ACV
8h 21m$75–417Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
18h 1m$130–196Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
21h 39m$191–399Drive 672.4 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to Arcatacar 672.4 mi
11h 51m$123–178Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane BUR - ACV
6h 33m$155–823Train to Ontario International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane ONT - ACV
9h 29m$328–791Bus via San Rafael
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
18h 7m$125–185
Anaheim to Arcata by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Arcata is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Arcata is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $320 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Arcata via Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.
The distance between Anaheim and Arcata is 631 miles. The road distance is 676.3 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 18h 1m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Anaheim to Arcata, including transfers.
Anaheim to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Arcata is to bus which takes 18h 1m and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $420 and takes 8h 21m.
Anaheim to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Arcata is 676 miles. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Anaheim to Arcata.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Arcata via San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 18h 1m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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