There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to Portland by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ACV - PDX
6h 20m$225–555Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus 20
- Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist - Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Grants Pass to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
13h 29m$54–130Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus
- Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Portlandtrain
19h 7m$165–342Drive 401.5 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Portlandcar 401.5 mi
7h 36m$74–106
Arcata to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Portland is to bus which costs $50 - $130 and takes 13h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Portland is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $220 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Portland. However, there are services departing from Arcata Transit Center and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC and Grants Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
The distance between Arcata and Portland is 353 miles. The road distance is 403.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 13h 29m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Arcata to Portland, including transfers.
Arcata to Portland bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, depart from Arcata Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Portland is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $220 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 13h 29m.
Arcata to Portland bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, arrive at Grocery Outlet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Portland is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Arcata to Portland.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Breeze Airways fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata Transit Center to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Grocery Outlet, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, and Grants Pass in around 13h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outlet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $17–45
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- oregon-point.com
Bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Grants Pass to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 707 822 3775
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
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