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How to get fromArcata to Carmelby plane, bus, shuttle, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Arcata to Carmel by plane, bus, shuttle, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ACV - MRY
    7h 19m
    $52–298

  2. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    13h 30m
    $170–219

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Salinastrain train
    16h 37m
    $195–347

  4. Drive 397.4 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Carmelcar car 397.4 mi
    7h 12m
    $73–105

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ACV - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 3m
    $359–1,275

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 45m
    $125–182

  7. Bus, train via Martinez (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 52m
    $142–240

Arcata to Carmel by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 14h 45m.

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