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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SAN - ACV
    5h 20m
    $283–717

  2. Drive 766.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Arcatacar car 766.8 mi
    13h 29m
    $140–203

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound 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 20m
    $167–282

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    23h 59m
    $296–554

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    23h 24m
    $214–330

San Diego to Arcata by tram and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Arcata via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 21h 20m.

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