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How to get fromLos Angeles 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 to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    4h 53m
    $319–966

  2. Drive 646.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Arcatacar car 646.7 mi
    11h 25m
    $118–171

  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
    16h 53m
    $153–253

  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
    20h 3m
    $257–464

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    4h 56m
    $138–612

  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
    18h 6m
    $157–243

Los Angeles to Arcata by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Arcata via San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 16h 53m.

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