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How to get fromPalm Springs to Arcataby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Arcata by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane PSP - ACV
    5h 33m
    $96–431

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center 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
    22h 7m
    $225–324

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    24h 49m
    $294–529

  4. Drive 749.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Arcatacar car 749.5 mi
    13h 10m
    $137–198

  5. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    5. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    25h 14m
    $164–268

Palm Springs to Arcata by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcata via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 22h 7m.

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