What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Arcata is to fly which costs $230 - $950 and takes 11h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Arcata is to fly which takes 11h 26m and costs $230 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Arcata?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Arcata via Tallahassee, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, Moroleón and Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 5h.

How far is it from Tampa to Arcata?

The distance between Tampa and Arcata is 2540 miles. The road distance is 3070.7 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Arcata without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 5h and costs $1,400 - $3,000.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Arcata?

It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Tampa to Arcata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Arcata bus from?

Tampa to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tampa to Arcata?

The best way to get from Tampa to Arcata is to fly which takes 11h 26m and costs $230 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $480 - $850 and takes 4 days 5h.

Where does the Tampa to Arcata bus arrive?

Tampa to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Arcata?

Arcata is 3h behind Tampa. It is currently 9:40 AM in Tampa and 6:40 AM in Arcata.

Can I drive from Tampa to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Arcata is 3071 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Tampa to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 62+ hotels available in Arcata.

Tampa to Arcata - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Arcata by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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Fly from Tampa
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane TPA - ACV
11h 26m
$233–905
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
4d 5h
$1,434–2,920
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Houston to Moroleónbus
4. Take the bus from Moroleón to Santa Rosabus
5. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
4d 5h
$486–846
Drive 3,052.9 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Arcatacar 3,052.9 mi
2d 3h
$558–805
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SRQ - ACV
27h 36m
$302–1,121
Train to Orlando, fly
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MCO - ACV
13h 27m
$479–858

Tampa to Arcata by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

4d 5hAverage Duration

$1,434Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,525.7 mi
Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Arcata via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, Moroleón, and Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 4d 5h.

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