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How to get fromPortland to Arcataby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Arcata by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    11h 51m
    $57–116

  2. Bus via Eugene

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Amtrak Station to University of Oregon - Jaqua Academic Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eugene U of O to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    14h 16m
    $46–146

  3. Drive  403 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Arcatacar car 403 mi
    7h 39m
    $74–107

  4. Fly from Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane PDX - ACV
    7h 23m
    $234–656

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SEA - ACV
    7h 45m
    $292–468

Portland to Arcata by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Arcata Transit Center via Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and Grocery Outlet in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours.

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