There are 7 ways to get from Arcata to Bellingham by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bellingham International Airport
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane ACV - BLI
10h 17m$183–953Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus 20
- Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Grants Pass to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus
20h 4m$97–187Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus 20
- Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Klamath Falls Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Klamath Falls to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
29h 37m$180–412Drive 661.8 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Bellinghamcar 661.8 mi
12h 13m$121–175Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ACV - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
6h 56m$282–447Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane ACV - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 41m$105–487Bus, train via Portland
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus 20
- Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Grants Pass to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 28m$119–280
Arcata to Bellingham by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Bellingham is to bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 20h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Bellingham is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 56m and costs $280 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from Arcata Transit Center and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Grants Pass and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.
The distance between Arcata and Bellingham is 566 miles. The road distance is 665.7 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Bellingham without a car is to bus which takes 20h 4m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Arcata to Bellingham, including transfers.
Arcata to Bellingham bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, depart from Arcata Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Bellingham is to fly which takes 10h 17m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 20h 4m.
Arcata to Bellingham bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, arrive at Grocery Outlet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Bellingham is 666 miles. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Arcata to Bellingham.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata Transit Center to Bellingham Bus Stop via Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, Grants Pass, and Seattle Bus Station in around 20h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Vancouver International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Klamath Falls to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outlet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outlet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outlet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
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