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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Arcataby unknown, ferry, tram, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Arcata by unknown, ferry, tram, plane, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry, tram to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    5h 15m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Sansome St & Lombard St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    9h 8m

  3. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    4. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 14m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Arcata. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), walk to Arcata/Eureka Airport, then take the bus to Arcata Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Arcata via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Sansome St & Lombard St, and Petaluma in around 9h 8m.

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