There are 4 ways to get from Humboldt State University to San Francisco by plane, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
3h 13m$310–1,214Drive 279.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Humboldt State University to San Franciscocar 279.4 mi
5h 12m$51–74Bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 18m$86–126Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 19m$87–123
Humboldt State University to San Francisco by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Humboldt State University to San Francisco is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Humboldt State University to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $310 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Humboldt State University to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Van Ness Ave & Sacramento St via Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Humboldt State University and San Francisco is 275 miles. The road distance is 281 miles.
The best way to get from Humboldt State University to San Francisco without a car is to bus via Ukiah which takes 8h 18m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Humboldt State University to San Francisco, including transfers.
Humboldt State University to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Humboldt State University to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $310 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Ukiah, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 18m.
Humboldt State University to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Humboldt State University to San Francisco is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Humboldt State University to San Francisco.
What companies run services between Humboldt State University, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Humboldt State University to Van Ness Ave & Sacramento St via Arcata, Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop, Petaluma, SMART Petaluma Downtown, SMART San Rafael, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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