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How to get fromSan Jose to Arcataby train, plane, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Arcata by train, plane, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4h 55m
    $257–773

  2. Drive  322 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Arcatacar car 322 mi
    5h 55m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 36m
    $95–164

  4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SJC - ACV
    7h 14m
    $244–756

  5. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway subway Green-S
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 44m
    $79–120

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    9h 59m
    $80–123

San Jose to Arcata by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Arcata via San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 9h 59m.

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