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

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Alameda is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arcata to Alameda is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $230 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Arcata and Alameda?

No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Alameda station. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1 via Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Arcata to Alameda?

The distance between Arcata and Alameda is 286 miles. The road distance is 287.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arcata to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Arcata to Alameda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arcata to Alameda bus from?

Arcata to Alameda bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.

Bus or fly from Arcata to Alameda?

The best way to get from Arcata to Alameda is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $230 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Arcata to Alameda bus arrive?

Arcata to Alameda bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Arcata to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Alameda is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Arcata to Alameda.

Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 802+ hotels available in Alameda.

Arcata to Alameda - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to Alameda by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
3h 35m
$233–766
Drive 285.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arcata to Alamedacar 285.9 mi
5h 18m
$53–76
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 6m
Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus
2. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CEC - OAK
6h 33m
$225–265
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
9h 9m

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

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.4 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Lake Merritt via Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop, Petaluma, SMART Petaluma Downtown, SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 9h 6m.

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