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

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Berkeley is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arcata to Berkeley is to fly and BART which takes 3h 43m and costs $310 - $1,600.

Is there a direct bus between Arcata and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Berkeley station. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station via Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Arcata to Berkeley?

The distance between Arcata and Berkeley is 291 miles. The road distance is 280.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arcata to Berkeley without a car is to bus via Ukiah which takes 8h 45m and costs $90 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Arcata to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arcata to Berkeley bus from?

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

Where does the Arcata to Berkeley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arcata to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Berkeley is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Arcata to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 754+ hotels available in Berkeley.

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

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

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Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 43m
$313–1,517
Drive 278.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arcata to Berkeleycar 278.9 mi
5h 10m
$51–74
Bus via Ukiah (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
8h 45m
$93–134
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 55m
$216–296
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Berkeley Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
8h 50m
$108–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, B1 to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus 29
9h 16m
$97–142

Arcata to Berkeley by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 289.1 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Arcata to Downtown Berkeley via Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop, Petaluma, SMART Petaluma Downtown, SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 8h 45m.

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