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How to get fromSacramento to Arcataby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Arcata by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 40m
    $114–178

  2. Drive 286.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Arcatacar car 286.8 mi
    5h 50m
    $53–76

  3. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SMF - ACV
    6h 30m
    $273–806

  4. 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
    9h 45m
    $67–126

  5. 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
    9h 57m
    $104–160

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    6h 32m
    $338–1,369

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    3. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 59m
    $241–349

Sacramento to Arcata by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, 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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