There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Arcata by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MSP - ACV
9h 23m$193–855Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
2d 4h$1,064–1,722Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
2d 19h$502–782Drive 2,046.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Arcatacar 2,046.8 mi
34h 55m$374–540
Minneapolis to Arcata by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Arcata is to drive which costs $370 - $550 and takes 34h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Arcata is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Arcata Transit Center via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass and Grocery Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
The distance between Minneapolis and Arcata is 1605 miles. The road distance is 2058.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Arcata without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $1,000 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Minneapolis to Arcata, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Arcata is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2 days 19h.
Minneapolis to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Arcata is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 4:42 AM in Minneapolis and 2:42 AM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Arcata Transit Center via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and Grocery Outlet in around 2d 19h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–360
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- Point
Bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- Point
- Adult One-way
- $16–28
Bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- Point
- Adult One-way
- $16–28
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $17–45
Bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $17–45
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
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Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Arcata is 2059 miles. It takes approximately 34h 55m to drive from Minneapolis to Arcata.
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