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How to get fromLake Tahoe to Arcataby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Arcata by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane RNO - ACV
    6h
    $197–528

  2. Drive 358.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Arcatacar car 358.4 mi
    7h 33m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    17h 7m
    $119–191

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Renotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    5. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    6. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    18h 33m
    $232–384

Lake Tahoe to Arcata by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 297.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Arcata. However, you can take the taxi to Reno-Airport-RNO airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), walk to Arcata/Eureka Airport, then take the bus to Arcata Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Arcata via Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Martinez, and Martinez in around 17h 7m.

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