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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Arcata by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BOS - ACV
    12h 5m
    $285–1,213

  2. Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BDL - ACV
    14h 12m
    $283–1,139

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    3d 11h

  4. Drive  3,206.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Arcatacar car 3,206.9 mi
    2d 4h
    $530–765

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Martineztrain train
    5. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    3d 14h

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train
    4. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    3d 14h

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,710.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Arcata. However, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), walk to Arcata/Eureka Airport, then take the bus to Arcata Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Arcata via Chicago Union Station, Martinez, and Martinez in around 3d 11h.

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