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How to get fromArcata to Marin Countyby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to Marin County by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 58m
    $87–120

  2. Drive 263.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to Marin Countycar car 263.2 mi
    4h 55m
    $48–70

  3. Fly, line 101 bus, line 23 bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ACV - SFO
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform C to Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Glen Drbus bus
    5h 19m
    $320–1,326

  4. Bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 12m
    $86–122

Arcata to Marin County by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Marin County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Arcata to Petaluma once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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