There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to Bakersfield by plane, bus, subway, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane ACV - BFL
6h 23m$89–409Bus, BART
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
- Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus
15h 28m$114–171Drive 552 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Bakersfieldcar 552 mi
9h 42m$101–146Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
16h 51m$119–190Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus
17h 20m$153–245
Arcata to Bakersfield by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $85 - $410.
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 Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.
The distance between Arcata and Bakersfield is 491 miles. The road distance is 555.3 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Bakersfield without a car is to bus and BART which takes 15h 28m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Arcata to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Arcata to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 16h 51m.
Arcata to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Napa Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Bakersfield is 555 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Arcata to Bakersfield.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Bakersfield Train Station via Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Meadows Field Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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