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How to get fromNew Orleans to Arcataby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MSY - ACV
    10h 1m
    $233–955

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    5. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    2d 10h
    $450–847

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    2d 19h
    $902–1,765

  4. Drive 2,477.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Arcatacar car 2,477.9 mi
    41h 36m
    $453–654

New Orleans to Arcata by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,058.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Arcata via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 2d 10h.

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