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How to get fromArcata to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Arcata to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ACV - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $197–552

  2. Drive 357.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to Sand Harborcar car 357.6 mi
    7h 32m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 37m
    $120–186

Arcata to Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Arcata to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Arcata/Eureka Airport, walk to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Martinez, Martinez, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, Stateline Transit Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 16h 37m.

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