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

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

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  1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    4h 44m
    $147–811

  2. Drive  633 mi

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    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Arcatacar car 633 mi
    11h 10m
    $116–167

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    18h 43m
    $126–197

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 36m
    $183–373

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    5h 21m
    $319–866

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    19h 50m
    $127–207

Van Nuys to Arcata by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

Breeze Airways and United Airlines fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victory / Van Nuys to Arcata via Burbank Station, Burbank - Downtown, Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 18h 43m.

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