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Santa Rosa to Arcata Bus Schedule
Bus from Santa Rosa to Arcata: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Santa Rosa to Arcata. Traveling by bus from Santa Rosa to Arcata usually takes around 5 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 183 mi (294 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $35.00 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Santa Rosa to Arcata?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Rosa to Arcata. Amtrak Thruway is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 5h 5m | $37.81 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Santa Rosa to Arcata start at $35. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Santa Rosa to Arcata
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 183 miles from Santa Rosa to Arcata. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Santa Rosa to Arcata at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Rosa to Arcata, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Santa Rosa to Arcata. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Rosa to Arcata; ticket prices start at $34.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Santa Rosa?
Main departure station: JC Penney Bus Stop
Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Rosa.
All bus stations in Santa Rosa:
JC Penney Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Arcata?
Main arrival station: 925 E St Transit Ctr
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Arcata.
All bus stations in Arcata:
925 E St Transit Ctr
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