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How to get fromBellingham to Arcataby plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to Arcata by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BLI - ACV
    9h 3m
    $222–1,104

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    19h 21m
    $113–198

  3. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    19h 12m
    $211–354

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Redding Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    26h 31m
    $427–701

  5. Drive  664 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Arcatacar car 664 mi
    12h 14m
    $122–175

  6. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SEA - ACV
    6h 56m
    $264–446

  7. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Lucky 7 Store - Smith Riverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Smith River UIHS to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    20h 17m
    $131–230

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Klamath Fallstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Klamath Falls Amtrak Station to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    27h 51m
    $357–562

Bellingham to Arcata by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Arcata Transit Center via Seattle Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and Grocery Outlet in around 19h 21m.

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