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from US$61
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Next departures to Arcata

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Arcata
    Destination location: Humboldt State University
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Arcata
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Arcata
    Destination location: Humboldt State University
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Arcata
    Destination location: Humboldt State University
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Arcata
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Francisco, US to Arcata: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$63
Average bus trip duration9h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure06:55
Distance231 miles
Latest bus departure11:45

San Francisco to Arcata Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Arcata

  1. How far is Arcata from San Francisco by coach?

    The distance between San Francisco and Arcata by coach is approximately 230 miles (371 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Arcata from San Francisco without a car?

    The best way to go from San Francisco to Arcata without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$57
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Arcata was searched and found on 8 Aug 2025 with a price of US$57

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Arcata as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$57 to US$60 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Arcata based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$57, which is on 2025-08-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Francisco and Arcata!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Arcata, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to Arcata will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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