There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to Mexico City by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane ACV - MEX
9h 49m$2,728–12,038Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Moreliabus
- Take the bus from Morelia to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2d 21h$3,485–6,833Drive 3,957.6 km
- Drive from Arcata to Mexico Citycar 3,957.6 km
44h 32m$8,070–11,657Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
3d 7h$6,800–11,404
Arcata to Mexico City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Mexico City is to bus which costs $3400 - $7000 and takes 2 days 21h.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Mexico City is to fly which takes 9h 49m and costs $2700 - $12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Mexico City. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte via Santa Rosa and Morelia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
The distance between Arcata and Mexico City is 3388 km. The road distance is 3957.6 km.
The best way to get from Arcata to Mexico City without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $3400 - $7000.
It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Arcata to Mexico City, including transfers.
Arcata to Mexico City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Mexico City is to fly which takes 9h 49m and costs $2700 - $12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3400 - $7000 and takes 2 days 21h.
Arcata to Mexico City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Mexico City is 1h ahead of Arcata. It is currently 3:25 PM in Arcata and 4:25 PM in Mexico City.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Mexico City, Mexico?
United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte via Santa Rosa and Morelia in around 2d 21h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,700–12,000
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,100–13,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,100–5,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $900–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,700
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Mexico City is 3958 km. It takes approximately 44h 32m to drive from Arcata to Mexico City.
There are 3634+ hotels available in Mexico City.





