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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to Arcata by bus, train, plane, or car

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

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    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus bus
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4h 57m
    $314–1,323

  2. Drive 311.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Stanford University to Arcatacar car 311.4 mi
    5h 54m
    $57–83

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    10h 26m
    $97–145

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

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain 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
    8h 5m
    $222–305

Stanford University to Arcata by foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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 26m.

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