There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Houston by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ACV - IAH
8h 44m$184–806Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane ACV - HOU
8h 29m$154–704Bus, train via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus
- Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
2d 1h$483–629Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain
2d 9h$645–1,418Drive 2,154.8 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Houstoncar 2,154.8 mi
35h 30m$394–568Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
2d 5h$393–609
Arcata to Houston by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Houston is to fly which costs $150 - $750 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Houston is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Houston. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Hyatt Regency Houston via Santa Rosa, Phoenix Bus Station and Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Arcata and Houston is 1822 miles. The road distance is 2167.4 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Houston without a car is to bus and train via Ciudad Juárez which takes 2 days 1h and costs $480 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Arcata to Houston, including transfers.
Arcata to Houston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Houston is to fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 5h.
Arcata to Houston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Houston is 2h ahead of Arcata. It is currently 5:04 PM in Arcata and 7:04 PM in Houston.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Hyatt Regency Houston via Santa Rosa, Phoenix Bus Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $430–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Houston is 2167 miles. It takes approximately 35h 30m to drive from Arcata to Houston.
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