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How to get fromArcata to San Diegoby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to San Diego by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ACV - SAN
    5h 25m
    $282–752

  2. Drive 770.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to San Diegocar car 770.5 mi
    13h 24m
    $141–204

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 36m
    $166–278

  4. Bus, train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    25h 34m
    $296–549

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus
    22h 53m
    $215–322

Arcata to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to County Center/Little Italy Station via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 22h 36m.

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