What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Arcata is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Arcata is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $400 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Arcata?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Arcata. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Arcata via San Diego, Perry St & 3rd St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 19m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Arcata?

The distance between El Cajon and Arcata is 721 miles. The road distance is 777.5 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 20h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Arcata?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from El Cajon to Arcata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Arcata bus from?

El Cajon to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Bus or fly from El Cajon to Arcata?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Arcata is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $400 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 19m.

Where does the El Cajon to Arcata bus arrive?

El Cajon to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Arcata is 778 miles. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from El Cajon to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 68+ hotels available in Arcata.

El Cajon to Arcata - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and tram

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SAN - ACV
7h 29m
$404–768
Tram, line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Civic Center Stationtram
2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus
4. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane CLD - ACV
11h 43m
$94–523
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Franciscobus
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
20h 19m
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
25h 23m
Drive 773 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Arcatacar 773 mi
13h 35m
$142–204
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LAX - ACV
8h 33m
$608–928
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
22h 4m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

30Weekly Planes

5h 16mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from El Cajon to Arcata.

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Distance: 716.5 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Arcata via San Diego, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 20h 19m.

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