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

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

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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
    6h 55m
    $86–464

  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 Mall-Copeland Stbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    21h 55m
    $169–277

  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
    $236–461

  4. Drive  749.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Arcatacar car 749.5 mi
    13h 11m
    $137–198

  5. Bus via San Rafael

    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 El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    22h 12m
    $166–263

Palm Springs to Arcata by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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 21h 55m.

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