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How to get fromPort Townsend to Arcataby ferry, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Port Townsend to Arcata by ferry, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coupeville - Coupe's Village to SeaTac Airport - Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SEA - ACV
    9h 4m
    $213–975

  2. Drive 610.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Arcatacar car 610.6 mi
    11h 41m
    $112–161

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 63 Four Corners Park & Ride to Seattle Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    20h 51m
    $114–232

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 63 Four Corners Park & Ride to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    27h 35m
    $256–504

  5. Drive, shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Stanwood, WAcar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Stanwood, WA to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BLI - ACV
    15h 7m
    $225–1,030

  6. Drive to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Seattle-Airport-PAEcar car
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane PAE - ACV
    8h 59m
    $196–889

  7. Bus, ferry, train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Haines Place Park & Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston to Edmondsferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Edmonds to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane YVR - ACV
    15h 25m
    $148–544

Port Townsend to Arcata by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 553.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Haines Place Park & Ride to Arcata Transit Center via 63 Four Corners Park & Ride, Seattle Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, and Grocery Outlet in around 20h 51m.

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