There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to New Orleans by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ACV - MSY
9h 22m$213–955Bus
- 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 Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2d 11h$359–561Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2d 20h$671–1,590Drive 2,474.4 mi
- Drive from Arcata to New Orleanscar 2,474.4 mi
41h 51m$452–653
Arcata to New Orleans by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to New Orleans is to bus which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 11h.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to New Orleans is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Santa Rosa, Phoenix Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Arcata and New Orleans is 2070 miles. The road distance is 2488.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $350 - $600.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Arcata to New Orleans, including transfers.
Arcata to New Orleans bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to New Orleans is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 11h.
Arcata to New Orleans bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.
New Orleans is 2h ahead of Arcata. It is currently 10:00 PM in Arcata and 12:00 AM in New Orleans.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to New Orleans Bus Station via Santa Rosa, Phoenix Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
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
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $490–1,200
- 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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to New Orleans is 2489 miles. It takes approximately 41h 51m to drive from Arcata to New Orleans.
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