There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Van Nuys by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ACV - LAX
4h 40m$559–815Drive 636.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcata to Van Nuyscar 636.7 mi
11h 4m$117–168Bus, train via San Jose
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus
19h 6m$127–204Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
21h 19m$185–393Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane ACV - BUR
4h 38m$158–811Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
20h 23m$130–199
Arcata to Van Nuys by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Van Nuys is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Van Nuys is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Victory / Van Nuys via Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, San Francisco Bus Station and Burbank Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.
The distance between Arcata and Van Nuys is 614 miles. The road distance is 640.4 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Van Nuys without a car is to bus and train via San Jose which takes 19h 6m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Arcata to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Arcata to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Van Nuys is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $550 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 20h 23m.
Arcata to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Van Nuys is 640 miles. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Arcata to Van Nuys.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Victory / Van Nuys via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Burbank - Downtown, and Burbank Station in around 20h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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