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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Arcataby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBP - ACV
    6h 17m
    $46–284

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    13h 46m
    $126–194

  3. Train, bus via Martinez (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 49m
    $183–320

  4. Drive 505.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Arcatacar car 505.2 mi
    9h 3m
    $93–134

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBA - ACV
    8h 59m
    $87–334

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    18h 29m
    $173–345

San Luis Obispo to Arcata by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

United Airlines flies from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Arcata via San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 13h 46m.

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