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How to get fromArcata to Santa Claraby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Santa Clara by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ACV - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 2m
    $317–1,222

  2. Drive 323.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to Santa Claracar car 323.1 mi
    5h 57m
    $59–86

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    9h 57m
    $98–137

  4. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ACV - SJC
    5h 59m
    $85–435

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    10h 18m
    $117–182

  6. Bus

    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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    10h 55m
    $101–147

Arcata to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 10h 55m.

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