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How to get fromBellingham to Arcataby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Bellingham to Arcata by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BLI - ACV
    11h 1m
    $77–434

  2. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    18h 52m
    $137–294

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Redding Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Martbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    26h 45m
    $244–501

  4. Drive 664 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Arcatacar car 664 mi
    12h 14m
    $122–175

  5. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SEA - ACV
    6h 56m
    $94–426

  6. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane YVR - ACV
    10h 36m
    $89–411

Bellingham to Arcata by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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) once daily.

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