What is the cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Arcata is to bus which costs $85 - $200 and takes 17h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellingham to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Arcata is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $120 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Bellingham and Arcata?

No, there is no direct bus from Bellingham to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Bus Stop and arriving at Arcata Transit Center via Seattle Bus Station, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass and Grocery Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

How far is it from Bellingham to Arcata?

The distance between Bellingham and Arcata is 566 miles. The road distance is 667.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bellingham to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from Bellingham to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 17h 27m and costs $85 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Bellingham to Arcata?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Bellingham to Arcata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bellingham to Arcata bus from?

Bellingham to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bellingham Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Bellingham to Arcata?

The best way to get from Bellingham to Arcata is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 17h 27m.

Where does the Bellingham to Arcata bus arrive?

Bellingham to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bellingham to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Arcata is 667 miles. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Bellingham to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 92+ hotels available in Arcata.

Bellingham to Arcata - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Bellingham to Arcata by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Bellingham International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane BLI - ACV
8h 59m
$112–704
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Passbus
3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
17h 27m
$88–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain
2. Take the train from Seattle to Redding Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Martbus
4. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96bus
5. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus
26h 45m
$137–475
Drive 663.5 mi
1. Drive from Bellingham to Arcatacar 663.5 mi
12h 9m
$122–175
Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SEA - ACV
6h 50m
$127–667
Train, bus via Portland
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain
2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus
3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
4. Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
18h 20m
$111–218

Bellingham to Arcata by bus

7Weekly Buses

17h 27mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.1 mi
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Arcata Transit Center via Seattle Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, and Grocery Outlet in around 17h 27m.

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