There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to Portland by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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)ACV - PDX
6h 14m$155–905Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Cultural Center Transit Hub20
- Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass
- Take the bus from Grants Pass to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
10h 48m$59–124Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Arcata to Hwy 3 Mini Mart
- Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to RABA Transit Center
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Portland
16h 55m$89–684Drive 401.6 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Portland401.6 mi
7h 34m$74–106
Arcata to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Portland is to bus which costs $55 - $130 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Portland is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $150 - $950.
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 10h 48m.
The distance between Arcata and Portland is 352 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 10h 48m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 14m and costs $150 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 10h 48m.
Arcata to Portland bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, arrive at Cultural Center Transit Hub station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Portland is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Arcata to Portland.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, 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 Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, and Grants Pass in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Cultural Center Transit Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Grants Pass to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to RABA Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
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