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

The cheapest way to get from Vacaville to Arcata is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vacaville to Arcata is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Vacaville and Arcata?

No, there is no direct bus from Vacaville to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Vacaville Transportation Center and arriving at Arcata via Fairfield Transportation Ctr and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Vacaville to Arcata?

The distance between Vacaville and Arcata is 299 miles. The road distance is 279.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vacaville to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $95 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Vacaville to Arcata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vacaville to Arcata bus from?

Vacaville to Arcata bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Vacaville to Arcata bus arrive?

Vacaville to Arcata bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.

Can I drive from Vacaville to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Vacaville to Arcata is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Vacaville to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 62+ hotels available in Arcata.

Vacaville to Arcata - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, BART, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Vacaville to Arcata by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 22m
$96–139
Drive 278.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Vacaville to Arcatacar 278.3 mi
5h 25m
$51–74
Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus
2. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
6h 9m
$319–1,325
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
3. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus
7h 53m
$221–301

Vacaville to Arcata by bus (Amtrak)

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9h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.4 mi
Duration: 9h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcata once daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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