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How to get fromArcata to Seattleby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ACV - SEA
    3h 59m
    $235–385

  2. Bus via Eugene

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Eugene U of Obus bus
    4. Take the bus from Eugene to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 39m
    $83–185

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 29m
    $98–175

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Seattletrain train
    23h 18m
    $375–622

  5. Drive  573.9 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Seattlecar car 573.9 mi
    10h 35m
    $105–152

Arcata to Seattle by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata Transit Center to Seattle Bus Station via Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and Grants Pass in around 17h 29m.

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