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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to Arcataby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Arcata by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBA - ACV
    5h 14m
    $51–280

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    6h 50m
    $382–1,036

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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
    18h 54m
    $140–226

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 36m
    $212–404

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Crescent City, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane SBA - CEC
    2. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 25m
    $83–329

  6. Drive 594.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Arcatacar car 594.3 mi
    10h 53m
    $109–157

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Arcata by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration18h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Arcata via Transit Center, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 18h 54m.

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