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How to get fromArcata to Palm Springsby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ACV - PSP
    6h 20m
    $73–403

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 15m

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    26h 6m

  4. Drive  753.4 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Palm Springscar car 753.4 mi
    13h 6m
    $138–199

  5. Bus via San Rafael

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    24h 6m

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 22h 15m.

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