There are 3 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, bus
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ACV - SEA
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus
5h 37m$196–1,008Bus
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 - Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Grants Pass to Olympiabus
15h 44m$74–165Drive 514 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Olympiacar 514 mi
9h 29m$94–136
Arcata to Olympia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Olympia is to bus which costs $70 - $170 and takes 15h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Olympia is to fly and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $190 - $1,100.
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 44m.
The distance between Arcata and Olympia is 524 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 44m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 88+ 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 Grocery Outlet, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, and Grants Pass in around 15h 44m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone H
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outlet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $17–45
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- oregon-point.com
Bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Grants Pass to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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