There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Arcata by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane YYC - ACV
8h 54m$147–638Bus
- Take the bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
36h 6m$180–385Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calgary Downtown to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus
- Take the train from Banff Train Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the bus from Canada Place to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
2d 17hDrive 1,134.9 mi
- Drive from Calgary to Arcatacar 1,134.9 mi
22h 15m$260–376Bus, train via Kelowna Airport (YLW)
- Take the bus from Calgary to Kelowna Airportbus
- Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Klamath Fallstrain
- Take the bus from Klamath Falls Amtrak Station to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
44h 39m$335–635
Calgary to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Arcata is to bus which costs $180 - $390 and takes 36h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Arcata is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Calgary to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Calgary Delta Hotel and arriving at Arcata Transit Center via Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass and Grocery Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.
The distance between Calgary and Arcata is 878 miles. The road distance is 1141.6 miles.
The best way to get from Calgary to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 36h 6m and costs $180 - $390.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Calgary to Arcata, including transfers.
Calgary to Arcata bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Calgary Delta Hotel station.
The best way to get from Calgary to Arcata is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 36h 6m.
Calgary to Arcata bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Vancouver station.
Arcata is 1h behind Calgary. It is currently 4:33 PM in Calgary and 3:33 PM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and WestJet fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Arcata Transit Center via Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, and Grocery Outlet in around 36h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,300
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Phone
- +1 877 460 3200
- [email protected]
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
Train from Banff Train Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $80–170
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Arcata is 1142 miles. It takes approximately 22h 15m to drive from Calgary to Arcata.
There are 69+ hotels available in Arcata.



