Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA to Arcata, CA

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Arcata

Average PriceUS$125 - US$130Average Duration20h
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$129 - US$130Average Duration1d 1h
99kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Arcata

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Arcata. The journey takes about 20 hours, and with fares starting at just US$125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
20hAverage Duration
US$125Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego to Arcata: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$125
Average Bus Trip Duration20h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:25pm
Distance1095 km

San Diego to Arcata Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego - Arcata

  1. How long is the trip from San Diego to Arcata by bus?

    The typical travel time from San Diego to Arcata by bus is around 20h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 20h.

  2. What is the travel distance from San Diego to Arcata?

    The distance covered from San Diego to Arcata is 1094 km (679 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Arcata?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Arcata.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from San Diego to Arcata?

    If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Arcata from San Diego; it tends to be more affordable. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$125, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from San Diego to Arcata?

    The bus fare from San Diego to Arcata is approximately US$125.

  6. Is there an overnight bus from San Diego to Arcata?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from San Diego until 9:25pm and reaching Arcata on the following day.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego to Arcata was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of US$143

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Diego to Arcata.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Arcata will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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