There are 4 ways to get from Marin County Civic Center to Arcata by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7hDrive 259.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marin County Civic Center to Arcatacar 259.4 mi
4h 45m$48–69Line 71 bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 @ N San Pedro Rd Bus Pad to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
5h 42m$275–787Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
- Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Centerbus
8h$245–311
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marin County Civic Center to Arcata is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Marin County Civic Center to Arcata is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Marin County Civic Center to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Petaluma and arriving at Arcata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Marin County Civic Center and Arcata is 265 miles. The road distance is 260.9 miles.
The best way to get from Marin County Civic Center to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs .
It takes approximately 7h to get from Marin County Civic Center to Arcata, including transfers.
Marin County Civic Center to Arcata bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.
Marin County Civic Center to Arcata bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marin County Civic Center to Arcata is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Marin County Civic Center to Arcata.
There are 67+ hotels available in Arcata.
What companies run services between Marin County Civic Center, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Petaluma to Arcata twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- info@marintransit.org
- Website
- Marin Transit
Bus from Hwy 101 @ N San Pedro Rd Bus Pad to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Marin Transit
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
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