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How to get fromArcata to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, tram, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, tram, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ACV - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 31m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 59m

  3. Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus bus
    2. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CEC - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 58m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel via Ukiah

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 45m

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Arcata to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to Arcata/Eureka Airport, walk to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to San Francisco Bay Area via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 8h 59m.

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