There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SNA - ACV
5h 24m$380–1,168Drive 689 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Arcatacar 689 mi
12h 9m$126–182Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
20h 8m$150–254Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
22h 7m$249–462Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LAX - ACV
6h 11m$327–978Bus via San Rafael
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 17m$152–240
Irvine to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Arcata is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Arcata is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $380 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Arcata via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.
The distance between Irvine and Arcata is 624 miles. The road distance is 693 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 20h 8m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Irvine to Arcata, including transfers.
Irvine to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Arcata is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $380 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 20h 8m.
Irvine to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Arcata is 693 miles. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Irvine to Arcata.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Arcata via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 20h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BART
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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