There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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 Kansas City (MCI) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MCI - ACV
9h 22m$201–903Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
47h 46m$388–693Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Denver to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
2d 4h$634–1,224Drive 1,916.8 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Arcatacar 1,916.8 mi
30h 48m$350–506Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
2d 8h$844–1,649
Kansas City to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Arcata is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 30h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Arcata is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Arcata via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 46m.
The distance between Kansas City and Arcata is 1593 miles. The road distance is 1928 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 47h 46m and costs $380 - $700.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Kansas City to Arcata, including transfers.
Kansas City to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Arcata is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $700 and takes 47h 46m.
Kansas City to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Arcata is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 3:48 PM in Kansas City and 1:48 PM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Arcata via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 47h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Kansas City to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Kansas City to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,500
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Kansas City to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Arcata is 1928 miles. It takes approximately 30h 48m to drive from Kansas City to Arcata.
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