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How to get fromTruckee to Arcataby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Truckee to Arcata by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    11h 58m

  2. Drive  336.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Arcatacar car 336.9 mi
    6h 59m
    $62–89

  3. Train, bus via Redding

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    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
    15h 17m
    $164–261

  4. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane RNO - ACV
    7h 44m
    $559–816

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Martineztrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 20m

  6. Bus via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus
    13h 35m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & Ridebus bus Northstar
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 27m

  8. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SMF - ACV
    9h 50m
    $264–836

  9. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    9h 25m
    $347–862

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 58m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Truckee to Arcata via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 13h 35m.

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