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

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There are 8 ways to get from Port Townsend to Arcata by ferry, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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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 6m
    $283–455

  2. Bus via Eugene

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 63 Four Corners Park & Ride to Seattle Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Eugenebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eugene U of O to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    22h 31m
    $110–222

  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
    $114–212

  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
    $216–444

  5. Drive  610.6 mi

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

  6. Ferry to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry ferry
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BLI - ACV
    17h 2m
    $219–1,166

  7. 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
    10h 7m
    $216–989

  8. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Lynnwood City Centercar car
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Eugenetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Eugene Amtrak to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    21h 33m
    $134–321

Port Townsend to Arcata by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 553.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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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