The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Rosa, CA to Arcata, CA
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, CA to Arcata, CA will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
Of the 1 buses that leave Santa Rosa, CA for Arcata, CA on Mon, Mar 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 294 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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.


Live departures
Santa Rosa, CA to Arcata, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Rosa, CA to Arcata, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:30 PM Santa Rosa, CA | 5h10 | 5:40 PM Arcata, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Rosa, CA to Arcata, CA
Take a bus from Santa Rosa, CA to Arcata, CA and enjoy the approximately 182 miles (294 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:50, the last at 12:50. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 58m |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 06:50 |
Last bus 12:50 |
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Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Wed |
Best day to book ahead 21 days |
FAQs: Bus from Santa Rosa, CA to Arcata, CA
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