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How to get fromSanta Maria to Arcataby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Maria to Arcata by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBP - ACV
    8h 26m
    $50–288

  2. Bus, train via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Martineztrain train
    4. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    17h 56m
    $187–283

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    21h 37m
    $174–370

  4. Drive 533.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Arcatacar car 533.9 mi
    9h 40m
    $98–141

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBA - ACV
    8h 41m
    $112–360

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    9h 17m
    $397–1,055

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    18h 1m
    $184–325

Santa Maria to Arcata by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Maria to Arcata. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, walk to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to San Luis Airport, walk to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), walk to Arcata/Eureka Airport, then take the bus to Arcata Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Arcata via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Emeryville, Emeryville, Martinez, and Martinez in around 17h 56m.

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