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How to get fromArcata to Irvineby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ACV - SNA
    5h 14m
    $382–1,502

  2. Drive 689.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to Irvinecar car 689.8 mi
    12h 1m
    $126–182

  3. Bus, train via Petaluma

    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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    20h 46m
    $164–257

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    24h 30m
    $272–492

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACV - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    6h 19m
    $327–977

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ACV - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    6h 57m
    $146–624

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    21h 37m
    $161–265

  8. Bus, train #2

    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 Los Angelestrain train
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    27h 17m
    $253–504

Arcata to Irvine by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 620.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Main-Harvard via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 21h 37m.

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