There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SNA - ACV
5h 24m$380–1,455Drive 684.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcatacar 684.6 mi
12h 7m$125–181Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
20h 48m$154–268Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
24h 13m$251–491Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
22h 14m$164–267
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $380 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Airport-Arrival Terminal and arriving at Arcata via Harbor-Macarthur, Katella-Harbor, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.
The distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Arcata is 624 miles. The road distance is 688.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 20h 48m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata, including transfers.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $380 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 20h 48m.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata is 689 miles. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Arcata.
What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Arcata via Macarthur-Harbor, Harbor-Macarthur, Harbor-Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 20h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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