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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane DSM - ACV
    7h 52m
    $259–1,024

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane FOD - ACV
    14h 38m
    $168–677

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus
    2d 2h
    $388–722

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Martineztrain train
    4. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    2d 6h
    $697–1,260

  5. Drive 1,911.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Arcatacar car 1,911.2 mi
    30h 33m
    $349–504

Des Moines to Arcata by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,592.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Arcata via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 2d 2h.

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