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 $100 - $150 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 31m and costs $80 - $400.

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 Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.

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 50m and costs $120 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 31m and costs $80 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 16h 51m.

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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Arcata to Bakersfield?

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Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 123+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Arcata to Bakersfield - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, BART, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Arcata to Bakersfield by plane, bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 31m
$84–399
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus
15h 50m
$122–179
Bus, train via Ukiah
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
3. Take the train from Martinez to Van Nuystrain
4. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus
24h 1m
$230–449
Drive 552 mi
1. Drive from Arcata to Bakersfieldcar 552 mi
9h 42m
$101–146
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ACV - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
7h 28m
$414–945
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 51m
$130–209
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
$167–258

Arcata to Bakersfield by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 487.8 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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 Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 51m.

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