What is the cheapest way to get from Arcata to Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Seattle is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 17h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arcata to Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Arcata to Seattle is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $250 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Arcata and Seattle?

No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Arcata Transit Center and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC and Grants Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

How far is it from Arcata to Seattle?

The distance between Arcata and Seattle is 485 miles. The road distance is 577.2 miles.

How do I travel from Arcata to Seattle without a car?

The best way to get from Arcata to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 17h 29m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Arcata to Seattle?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Arcata to Seattle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arcata to Seattle bus from?

Arcata to Seattle bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, depart from Arcata Transit Center station.

Bus or fly from Arcata to Seattle?

The best way to get from Arcata to Seattle is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $250 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 17h 29m.

Where does the Arcata to Seattle bus arrive?

Arcata to Seattle bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, arrive at Grocery Outlet station.

Can I drive from Arcata to Seattle?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Seattle is 577 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Arcata to Seattle.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Seattle.

Arcata to Seattle - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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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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Fly
best
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ACV - SEA
4h 3m
$255–385
Bus via Eugene
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus 20
2. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus
3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Eugene U of Obus
4. Take the bus from Eugene to Seattle Bus Stationbus
19h 39m
$74–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus 20
2. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus
3. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Seattle Bus Stationbus
17h 29m
$84–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus
2. Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Seattletrain
23h 18m
$175–402
Drive 573.9 mi
1. Drive from Arcata to Seattlecar 573.9 mi
10h 35m
$105–152

Arcata to Seattle by bus

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Distance: 481.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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) once 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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