There are 5 ways to get from Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, 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.
Fly, bus, train
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
- Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
4h 27m$336–1,155Drive 232.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosacar 232.8 mi
4h 19m$43–62Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 47m$77–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Arcata/Eureka-ACV to Santa Rosa232.8 mi
4h 19mBus via Ukiah
- Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
7h 17m$61–105
Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Arcata/Eureka Airport and arriving at Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop via Arcata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) and Santa Rosa is 321 miles. The road distance is 234.2 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa, including transfers.
Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Rosa.
There are 286+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.
What companies run services between Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV), USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Arcata to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Arcata to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-696-4682
- Website
- mendocinotransit.org
Bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to 2nd Street Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–23
- Website
- https://mendocinotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://mendocinotransit.org/maps-and-schedules/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Arcata/Eureka-ACV to Santa Rosa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) and Santa Rosa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








