There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SNA - ACV
5h 28m$409–1,536Drive 678.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana to Arcatacar 678.8 mi
11h 57m$124–179Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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
18h 33m$160–266Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
21h 56m$271–493Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LAX - ACV
6h 9m$329–989Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane BUR - ACV
6h 53m$148–636Train, bus via Petaluma
- Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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
20h$166–263
Santa Ana to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Arcata is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Arcata is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $400 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Arcata via Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Arcata is 630 miles. The road distance is 682.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 18h 33m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Santa Ana to Arcata, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Arcata is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $400 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 18h 33m.
Santa Ana to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Arcata is 683 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Santa Ana to Arcata.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Arcata via San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 18h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- 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
- $410–1,500
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- 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
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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