There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane ACV - PSP
5h 35m$93–411Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
22h 34m$232–333Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
26h 6m$295–528Drive 753.4 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Palm Springscar 753.4 mi
13h 5m$138–199Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h 54m$193–314
Arcata to Palm Springs by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Copeland St Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.
The distance between Arcata and Palm Springs is 664 miles. The road distance is 757.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Palm Springs without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 22h 34m and costs $230 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Arcata to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Arcata to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h 34m.
Arcata to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Palm Springs is 758 miles. It takes approximately 13h 5m to drive from Arcata to Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 22h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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