There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SAN - ACV
3h 55m$400–750Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane CLD - ACV
7h 45m$103–512Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 49mTrain, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
25h 28mDrive 775.2 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV)car 775.2 mi
13h 38m$142–205Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LAX - ACV
6h 45m$627–921Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
23h 9m
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $400 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV). However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Arcata/Eureka Airport via Martinez and Arcata Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.
The distance between San Diego and Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) is 689 miles. The road distance is 779.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) without a car is to bus which takes 20h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), including transfers and time at the airport.
San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $400 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 49m.
There is no direct flight from San Diego International Airport Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 4m and has one stopover.
San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV), USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport via Oakland, West Oakland, Lafayette, Martinez, and Arcata Transit Center in around 20h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) is 780 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from San Diego to Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV).
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines offer flights from San Diego International Airport Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport Airport.
There are 67+ hotels available in Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV).