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

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arcata to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $85 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Arcata and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Soscol Gateway Transit Center, Suisun City Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

How far is it from Arcata to Bakersfield?

The distance between Arcata and Bakersfield is 491 miles. The road distance is 555.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arcata to Bakersfield without a car is to bus and BART which takes 15h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Arcata to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arcata to Bakersfield bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Arcata to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Arcata to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 43m.

Where does the Arcata to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Arcata to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Napa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Arcata to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Bakersfield is 555 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Arcata to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 119+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Arcata to Bakersfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, BART, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Bakersfield by plane, bus, subway, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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Fly to Meadows Field Airport
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1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane ACV - BFL
5h 20m
$89–408
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
4. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus
15h 28m
Drive 552 mi
1. Drive from Arcata to Bakersfieldcar 552 mi
9h 42m
$95–137
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane ACV - BUR
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
6h 48m
$168–829
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
16h 43m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
2. Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus
17h 20m

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 487.8 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Bakersfield Train Station via Soscol Gateway Transit Center, Suisun City Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 43m.

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