There are 2 ways to get from Mount Shasta to Arcata by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus
7h 59m$25–40Drive 173.3 mi
- Drive from Mount Shasta to Arcatacar 173.3 mi
4h 45m$32–46
Mount Shasta to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to Arcata is to bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to Arcata is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Shasta to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at Arcata Transit Center via RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, SR 299 & Martin Rd. and Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Mount Shasta and Arcata is 201 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Mount Shasta to Arcata, including transfers.
Mount Shasta to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.
Mount Shasta to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Redding Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Shasta to Arcata is 174 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Mount Shasta to Arcata.
There are 62+ hotels available in Arcata.
What companies run services between Mount Shasta, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mt Shasta to Arcata Transit Center via RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, SR 299 & Martin Rd., and Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek in around 7h 59m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
- Phone
- 707 822 3775
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
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