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How to get fromCarlsbad to Arcataby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Carlsbad to Arcata by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    6h 3m

  2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane CLD - ACV
    7h 52m
    $86–444

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    20h 43m
    $160–277

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    23h 3m
    $267–526

  5. Drive 733.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Arcatacar car 733.2 mi
    12h 54m
    $134–194

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SAN - ACV
    7h 33m
    $404–760

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    8h
    $164–669

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SNA - ACV
    10h 25m
    $385–1,521

  9. Train, bus via Petaluma

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    22h 23m
    $168–274

Carlsbad to Arcata by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Arcata via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 20h 43m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day.

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