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How to get fromVallejo to Arcataby bus (Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vallejo to Arcata by bus (Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h
    $95–140

  2. Drive 265.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vallejo to Arcatacar car 265.9 mi
    4h 58m
    $49–71

  3. Ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Eferry ferry
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    5h 35m
    $325–1,334

  4. Bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Vallejo to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 15m
    $95–141

  5. Ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Eferry ferry
    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
    7h 31m
    $227–310

Vallejo to Arcata by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Vallejo to Arcata twice daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 7h.

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