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

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

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  1. Tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)planeSEA - ACV
    5h 14m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Passbus
    2. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
    3. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus20
    14h 12m
    $71–162

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Redding Amtraktrain
    2. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Martbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus
    23h 19m
    $148–233

  4. Drive 575 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Arcatacar575 mi
    10h 33m
    $105–152

  5. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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 Centerbus20
    15h 24m
    $89–196

Seattle to Arcata by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Arcata Transit Center via Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, and Grocery Outlet in around 14h 12m.

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