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

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to California is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arcata to California is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $280 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Arcata and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to California station. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and El Cerrito del Norte BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

How far is it from Arcata to California?

The distance between Arcata and California is 286 miles. The road distance is 654 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arcata to California without a car is to bus via San Rafael which takes 18h 35m and costs $130 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Arcata to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arcata to California bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Arcata to California?

The best way to get from Arcata to California is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $280 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via San Rafael, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 18h 35m.

Where does the Arcata to California bus arrive?

Arcata to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.

Can I drive from Arcata to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to California is 654 miles. It takes approximately 11h 19m to drive from Arcata to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3433+ hotels available in California.

Arcata to California - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Arcata to California by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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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 32m
$283–766
Drive 650.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arcata to Los Angelescar 650.2 mi
11h 19m
$119–172
Bus via San Rafael
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003
18h 35m
$134–207
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
21h 42m
$216–420
Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ACV - LAX
4h 18m
$399–915
Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane ACV - BUR
4h 56m
$148–762
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 42m
$215–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
18h 40m
$137–226

Arcata to California by bus and train

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18h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.4 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and California, 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 Los Angeles Union Station via Petaluma, SMART Petaluma Downtown, SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, and El Cerrito del Norte BART in around 18h 35m.

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