There are 2 ways to get from Redding to Arcata by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus
5h 29m$15–22Drive 138.6 mi
- Drive from Redding to Arcatacar 138.6 mi
3h 13m$26–37
Redding to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Arcata is to bus which costs $15 - $22 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Arcata is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding to Arcata. However, there are services departing from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal and arriving at Arcata Transit Center via SR 299 & Martin Rd. and Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Redding and Arcata is 140 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Redding to Arcata, including transfers.
Redding to Arcata bus services, operated by Trinity Transit, depart from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal station.
Redding to Arcata bus services, operated by Trinity Transit, arrive at SR 299 & Martin Rd. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Arcata is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Redding to Arcata.
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What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to Arcata Transit Center via SR 299 & Martin Rd. and Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek in around 5h 29m.
- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
- Phone
- 707 822 3775
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
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