What is the cheapest way to get from Arcata to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to San Jose is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arcata to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Arcata to San Jose is to fly and Caltrain which takes 4h 6m and costs $250 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Arcata and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, 4th St & Folsom St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Arcata to San Jose?

The distance between Arcata and San Jose is 298 miles. The road distance is 324.9 miles.

How do I travel from Arcata to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Arcata to San Jose without a car is to bus and BART which takes 9h 45m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Arcata to San Jose?

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

Where do I catch the Arcata to San Jose bus from?

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

Where does the Arcata to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arcata to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to San Jose is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Arcata to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 429+ hotels available in San Jose.

Arcata to San Jose - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, Caltrain, bus, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to San Jose by plane, train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
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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
4h 6m
$257–773
Drive 323 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arcata to San Josecar 323 mi
5h 56m
$59–86
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Green-N
9h 45m
$72–102
Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
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
7h 13m
$229–270
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
10h 25m
$75–106
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
10h 35m
$88–148

Arcata to San Jose by bus, train, and subway

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9h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 295.9 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Arcata to San Jose Diridon Station via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 10h 25m.

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