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How to get fromArcata to Santa Anaby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Arcata to Santa Ana by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ACV - SNA
    5h 23m
    $411–1,537

  2. Drive 682.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to Santa Anacar car 682.4 mi
    11h 52m
    $125–180

  3. Bus, train via Petaluma

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train
    20h 40m
    $164–257

  4. Bus, train (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 Santa Anatrain train
    23h 27m
    $271–493

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACV - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    6h 8m
    $330–988

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ACV - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    6h 46m
    $149–635

  7. 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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 50m
    $159–263

Arcata to Santa Ana by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, and San Francisco Bus Station in around 20h 50m.

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