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

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There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to Tacoma by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ACV - SEA
    4h 20m
    $195–1,005

  2. Bus

    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 - Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus bus
    17h 9m
    $76–170

  3. 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 Tacomatrain train
    22h 5m
    $215–432

  4. Drive 543 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Tacomacar car 543 mi
    10h 2m
    $100–144

Arcata to Tacoma by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration17h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Tacoma, 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 Tacoma via Grocery Outlet, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Grants Pass, and Portland Curbside Bus Stop in around 17h 9m.

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