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How to get fromIrvine to Arcataby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Arcata by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SNA - ACV
    5h 21m
    $386–1,455

  2. Drive 689 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Arcatacar car 689 mi
    12h 9m
    $126–182

  3. Train, bus via Petaluma

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    20h 6m
    $167–264

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    22h 7m
    $264–482

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    6h 11m
    $327–978

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    6h 56m
    $146–625

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    20h 8m
    $160–274

Irvine to Arcata by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 620.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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) 5 times a day. 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.

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