What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Arcata is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Arcata is to bus and Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $250 - $800.

How far is it from Stanford University to Arcata?

The distance between Stanford University and Arcata is 283 miles. The road distance is 313.3 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford University to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Arcata without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 10h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Stanford University to Arcata?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Stanford University to Arcata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Stanford University to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Arcata is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Stanford University to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 67+ hotels available in Arcata.

Stanford University to Arcata - 3 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Stanford University to Arcata by bus, train, plane, or car

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Bus, Caltrain, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus
2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
4h 52m
$254–773
Drive 311.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanford University to Arcatacar 311.4 mi
5h 54m
$57–83
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
10h 17m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

39Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Stanford University to Arcata. However, you can walk to Stanford Oval, take the bus to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, walk to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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 vehicle from Stanford University to Arcata via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, Townsend St & Lusk St, 3rd St & Bryant St, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 10h 17m.

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