There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to Redwood City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, Caltrain
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 31m$314–1,319Drive 305.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcata to Redwood Citycar 305.2 mi
5h 41m$56–81Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
9h 36m$98–137Bus, Caltrain via Ukiah
- Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain
9h 42m$97–140Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
10h 7m$113–185
Arcata to Redwood City by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Redwood City is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Redwood City is to fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 31m and costs $310 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Redwood City. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at El Camino Real & Brewster Ave via Copeland Street Transit Mall south of Washington Street, Petaluma, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Arcata and Redwood City is 276 miles. The road distance is 307 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Redwood City without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 9h 36m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Arcata to Redwood City, including transfers.
Arcata to Redwood City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
Arcata to Redwood City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Redwood City is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Arcata to Redwood City.
There are 454+ hotels available in Redwood City.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Redwood City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Arcata to El Camino Real & Brewster Ave via Copeland Street Transit Mall south of Washington Street, E. Washington St. & Ellis St., Petaluma, San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 10h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $4–6
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
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 Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- 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
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
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