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How to get fromSanta Clara to Arcataby train, plane, bus, car, ferry, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Clara to Arcata by train, plane, bus, car, ferry, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4h 49m
    $316–1,223

  2. Drive 322.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Arcatacar car 322.4 mi
    5h 56m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 29m
    $113–188

  4. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    3. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 47m
    $222–311

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SJC - ACV
    6h 37m
    $94–456

  6. Caltrain, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    10h 36m
    $102–147

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    11h 19m
    $100–153

Santa Clara to Arcata by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Arcata via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 11h 19m.

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