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

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBA - ACV
    6h 47m
    $56–335

  2. 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 Mall-Copeland Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    15h 39m

  3. 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
    17h 33m

  4. Drive  596.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Arcatacar car 596.4 mi
    10h 53m
    $109–158

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    8h 27m
    $615–903

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    7h 56m
    $255–871

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Arcata via San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 15h 39m.

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