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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Arcataby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Arcata by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    13h 36m
    $111–187

  2. Bus, train via Redding

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 52m
    $68–139

  3. Drive 379.1 mi

    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Arcatacar car 379.1 mi
    8h
    $70–100

  4. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane RNO - ACV
    8h 36m
    $583–838

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to Walnut Creek Park & Ridebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 40m
    $222–278

  6. Bus, train via Napa

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus
    14h 56m
    $101–168

  7. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SMF - ACV
    11h 18m
    $276–814

  8. Bus, train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    11h 34m
    $340–1,281

South Lake Tahoe to Arcata by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442 mi
  • Duration: 13h 36m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from South Lake Tahoe to Arcata via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, Walnut Creek Park & Ride, S Main St and Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek BART, Martinez Amtrak Unloading, and Martinez in around 13h 40m.

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