There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to Olympia by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car
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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 574 bus, line 600 bus
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ACV - SEA
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus
- Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus
5h 22m$259–391Bus
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 Olympiabus
15h 49m$74–150Drive 514 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Olympiacar 514 mi
9h 29m$94–136Fly to Portland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ACV - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus
9h 9m$261–684
Arcata to Olympia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Olympia is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 15h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Olympia is to fly and line 574 bus and line 600 bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $250 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Olympia. However, there are services departing from Arcata Transit Center and arriving at Olympia via Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC and Grants Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
The distance between Arcata and Olympia is 521 miles. The road distance is 517 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Olympia without a car is to bus which takes 15h 49m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Arcata to Olympia, including transfers.
Arcata to Olympia bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, depart from Arcata Transit Center station.
Arcata to Olympia bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, arrive at Grocery Outlet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Olympia is 517 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Arcata to Olympia.
There are 81+ hotels available in Olympia.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Arcata Transit Center to Olympia via Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and Grants Pass in around 15h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–380
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Portland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone H
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 360-786-1881
- Website
- intercitytransit.com
Bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Capitol Way at 11th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- intercitytransit.com
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- Point
Bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- Point
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $17–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grants Pass to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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