There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SLC - ACV
7h 27m$113–606Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
24h 21m$201–344Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Martineztrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
25h 13m$350–650Drive 851.4 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Arcatacar 851.4 mi
14h 31m$156–225
Salt Lake City to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Arcata is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Arcata is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Arcata via Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Arcata is 656 miles. The road distance is 856.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 24h 21m and costs $200 - $350.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Salt Lake City to Arcata, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Arcata is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 24h 21m.
Salt Lake City to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Arcata is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 10:08 AM in Salt Lake City and 9:08 AM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Arcata via Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 24h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Arcata is 856 miles. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Salt Lake City to Arcata.
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