Rome2Rio

How to get fromMountain View to Arcataby train, plane, bus, car, or subway

Find Transport to Arcata

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Mountain View to Arcata by train, plane, bus, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4h 37m
    $315–1,522

  2. Drive 316.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mountain View to Arcatacar car 316.2 mi
    5h 54m
    $58–84

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    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
    10h 6m
    $103–154

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

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    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
    7h 28m
    $218–298

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 10m
    $126–192

Mountain View to Arcata by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mountain View to Arcata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mountain View to Arcata. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), walk to Arcata/Eureka Airport, then take the bus to Arcata Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Arcata via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, Townsend St & Lusk St, 3rd St & Bryant St, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 10h 6m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides