There are 7 ways to get from Rosarito to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SAN - ACV
8h 6m$408–777Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane CLD - ACV
10h 51m$101–517Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
20h 58m$151–251Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
26h 5m$224–486Drive 795.6 mi
- Drive from Rosarito to Arcatacar 795.6 mi
14h 4m$146–210Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LAX - ACV
9h 25m$450–1,029Bus via Tecate
- Take the bus from Rosarito to Tecatebus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
27h 55m$184–313
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rosarito to Arcata is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rosarito to Arcata is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $400 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rosarito to Arcata. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Arcata via Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.
The distance between Rosarito and Arcata is 736 miles. The road distance is 800.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rosarito to Arcata without a car is to bus via Tecate which takes 27h 55m and costs $180 - $320.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Rosarito to Arcata, including transfers.
Rosarito to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Rosarito to Arcata is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $400 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 20h 58m.
Rosarito to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rosarito to Arcata is 800 miles. It takes approximately 14h 4m to drive from Rosarito to Arcata.
What companies run services between Rosarito, Mexico and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rosarito to Arcata via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 20h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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