There are 4 ways to get from Fresno to Arcata by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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
best- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane FAT - ACV
6h 35m$57–354Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
14h 20mDrive 448.3 mi
- Drive from Fresno to Arcatacar 448.3 mi
8h 17m$82–119Bus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
14h 50m
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Arcata is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Arcata is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $55 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno station to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Fresno Bus Station and arriving at Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
The distance between Fresno and Arcata is 396 miles. The road distance is 451 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Arcata without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Fresno to Arcata, including transfers.
Fresno to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Arcata is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $55 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 50m.
Fresno to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Arcata is 451 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Fresno to Arcata.
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 14h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–65
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $17–30
- Titanium
- $19–30
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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