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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SEA - ACV
    4h 44m
    $253–386

  2. Bus via Eugene

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Eugenebus 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 - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    17h 51m
    $75–173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Passbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    16h 11m
    $79–169

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    23h 5m
    $202–426

  5. Drive 575.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Arcatacar car 575.5 mi
    10h 38m
    $105–152

Seattle to Arcata by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) once daily. Alternatively, 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 16h 11m.

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