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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Arcataby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    3h 18m
    $319–943

  2. Fly to Crescent City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane LAX - CEC
    2. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 4m
    $82–366

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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
    18h 28m
    $151–265

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 43m
    $248–483

  5. Drive 651.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Arcatacar car 651.3 mi
    11h 30m
    $119–172

  6. Bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    19h 41m
    $161–255

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Arcata by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration18h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Arcata via Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 18h 28m.

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