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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for Arcata, CA on Sun, Mar 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 01 the direct buses cover the 372 km distance in an average of 9 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
On Sun, Mar 01 the slowest buses will take 9 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $233.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $429 Average price |
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA buses for today, Saturday, February 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 4:05 PM San Francisco, CA | 9h45 | 1:50 AM Arcata, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:25, the last at 13:08. The fastest bus covers the 231 miles (372 km) distance in 7h 57m.
Distance 231 miles (372 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 57m |
First bus 06:25 |
Last bus 13:08 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Golden Gate Transit from San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CAYou can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA with Greyhound, Golden Gate Transit for as low as $49 (€39). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Arcata, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Arcata, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
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