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How to get fromSan Clemente to Arcataby train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Clemente to Arcata by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    6h 53m
    $339–1,008

  2. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane CLD - ACV
    9h 4m
    $97–457

  3. Train, bus via Petaluma

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    20h 48m
    $163–266

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    22h 40m
    $276–512

  5. Drive 708 mi

    1. Drive from San Clemente to Arcatacar car 708 mi
    12h 27m
    $130–187

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    7h 37m
    $158–655

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SNA - ACV
    10h 2m
    $384–1,519

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane ONT - ACV
    10h 16m
    $305–773

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    21h 35m
    $162–276

San Clemente to Arcata by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Clemente to Arcata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 667.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Arcata via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 21h 35m.

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