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How to get fromPasadena to Arcataby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Pasadena to Arcata by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    5h 36m
    $320–968

  2. Drive 647.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pasadena to Arcatacar car 647.8 mi
    11h 24m
    $119–171

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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 18m
    $145–254

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 28m
    $242–472

  5. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    6h 21m
    $139–615

  6. Bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    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
    19h 31m
    $155–254

Pasadena to Arcata by tram and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Arcata via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 18h 18m.

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