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How to get fromFairfield to Arcataby bus (Amtrak), car, train, subway, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfield to Arcata by bus (Amtrak), car, train, subway, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus via Martinez (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 58m
    $96–152

  2. Drive 270.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfield to Arcatacar car 270.9 mi
    5h 17m
    $50–72

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

    1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    5h 52m
    $325–1,243

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 16m
    $87–133

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SMF - ACV
    8h 2m
    $286–833

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus

    1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    3. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 17m
    $227–323

Fairfield to Arcata by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Martinez to Arcata twice daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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