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How to get fromOlympia to Arcataby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Olympia to Arcata by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SEA - ACV
    5h 26m
    $189–918

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Grants Passbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    13h 56m
    $77–164

  3. Drive 515.9 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Arcatacar car 515.9 mi
    9h 31m
    $95–136

Olympia to Arcata by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Olympia to Arcata Transit Center via Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, and Grocery Outlet in around 13h 56m.

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