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There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to Arcata by bus, subway, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, BART

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    11h 8m
    $99–150

  2. Drive 353.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Modesto to Arcatacar car 353.9 mi
    6h 39m
    $65–94

  3. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    6h 55m
    $319–1,527

  4. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    3. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 6m
    $216–295

Modesto to Arcata by bus, subway, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Modesto to Arcata. However, you can take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Montgomery Street, walk to Mission St & 2nd St, take the line 101 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, walk to SMART San Rafael, take the train to SMART Petaluma Downtown, walk to Petaluma, then take the bus to Arcata. Alternatively, you can drive from Modesto to Arcata in around 6h 39m.

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