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How to get fromMonterey to Arcataby plane, shuttle, bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Arcata by plane, shuttle, bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MRY - ACV
    6h 1m
    $59–356

  2. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    11h 56m
    $176–230

  3. Drive 392.3 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Arcatacar car 392.3 mi
    7h 7m
    $72–104

  4. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    6h 34m
    $360–1,571

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 34m
    $147–238

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    14h 11m
    $124–191

Monterey to Arcata by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Arcata via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 14h 11m.

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