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

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  1. Tram, fly

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    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SEA - ACV
    5h 8m
    $72–429

  2. 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 Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    15h 42m
    $86–183

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Martbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    23h 19m
    $196–411

  4. 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
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest 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, and Cultural Center Transit Hub in around 15h 42m.

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