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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Arcataby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Arcata by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SMF - ACV
    5h 15m
    $249–789

  2. Drive 278.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Arcatacar car 278.6 mi
    5h 42m
    $51–74

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 42m
    $114–183

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Arcatarideshare rideshare 278.6 mi
    5h 42m

  5. Train, bus via Redding

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 59m
    $62–135

  6. Train, bus via Napa (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 2m
    $105–164

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Arcata by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Arcata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day.

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