Arcata, CA offers a wide variety of public transportation options for its residents. The city is served by the Arcata and Mad River Transit System (AMRTS), which operates several bus routes throughout the city, as well as to neighboring towns. This public transportation system includes both fixed-route buses and Demand Response buses, providing accessible transportation to those with disabilities. Additionally, the Redwood Coast Transit (RCT) provides daily bus service between Arcata and Eureka, connecting locals to both cities and other points in between. There are also taxi services available for those needing a more convenient form of travel. Finally, Arcata has an extensive bike lane network throughout the city and bike rentals are available at multiple locations for those wishing to explore the area on two wheels.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Arcata takes 17.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Arcata get to work:
- 55.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.6% carpool with others
- 6.2% work from home
- 4.8% take mass transit