What is the cheapest way to get from Arcata to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Salinas is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arcata to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Arcata to Salinas is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Arcata and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Salinas via Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Arcata to Salinas?

The distance between Arcata and Salinas is 358 miles. The road distance is 383.3 miles.

How do I travel from Arcata to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Arcata to Salinas without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 11h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Arcata to Salinas?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Arcata to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arcata to Salinas bus from?

Arcata to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.

Bus or fly from Arcata to Salinas?

The best way to get from Arcata to Salinas is to fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $350 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Arcata to Salinas bus arrive?

Arcata to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.

Can I drive from Arcata to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Salinas is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Arcata to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 198+ hotels available in Salinas.

Arcata to Salinas - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, Caltrain, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Arcata to Salinas by plane, train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
best
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 4m
Drive 381 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arcata to Salinascar 381 mi
6h 56m
$70–101
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
11h 55m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus
2. Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Salinastrain
16h 7m
$205–332
Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane ACV - MRY
8h 55m
$357–809
Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus
2. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CEC - OAK
3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
9h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
3. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
12h 20m
Bus, train via Martinez (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 37m

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Arcata to Salinas.

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Distance: 355.7 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Salinas via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 12h 20m.

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