What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Arcata is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Arcata is to fly which takes 6h and costs $95 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Arcata?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield station to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield Train Station and arriving at Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Arcata?

The distance between Bakersfield and Arcata is 492 miles. The road distance is 551.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Arcata without a car is to bus and BART which takes 15h 26m and costs $110 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Arcata?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Bakersfield to Arcata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Arcata bus from?

Bakersfield to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bakersfield Train Station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Arcata?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Arcata is to fly which takes 6h and costs $95 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 17h 41m.

Where does the Bakersfield to Arcata bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Arcata is 552 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Bakersfield to Arcata.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Arcata?

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Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 69+ hotels available in Arcata.

Bakersfield to Arcata - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, BART, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Arcata by plane, bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Fly
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1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane BFL - ACV
6h
$95–451
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
15h 26m
$119–182
Bus, train via Ukiah
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
22h 38m
$228–448
Drive 548.3 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Arcatacar 548.3 mi
9h 49m
$101–145
Bus, BART via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Modestobus 1
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Streetsubway
4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
15h 34m
$125–187
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
16h 53m
$166–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
17h 41m
$127–213

Bakersfield to Arcata by bus, subway, and train

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15h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.7 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 17h 41m.

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