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How to get fromOrange County to Arcataby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Orange County to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SNA - ACV
    5h 32m
    $400–1,537

  2. Drive 678.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orange County to Arcatacar car 678.7 mi
    11h 57m
    $124–179

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    18h 33m
    $153–254

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    21h 56m
    $251–493

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    6h 9m
    $329–989

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    6h 53m
    $148–636

  7. Train, bus via Petaluma

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    20h
    $161–263

Orange County to Arcata by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Arcata via San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 18h 33m.

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