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How to get fromEl Cerrito to Arcataby bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cerrito to Arcata by bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 2m
    $86–128

  2. Drive 273.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cerrito to Arcatacar car 273.7 mi
    5h 3m
    $50–73

  3. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4h 56m
    $313–1,118

  4. Bus via Napa

    1. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h
    $93–137

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Crescent City, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    2. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 30m
    $214–292

El Cerrito to Arcata by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Petaluma to Arcata twice daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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