There are 4 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane PDX - ACV
5h 29m$234–640Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
12h 51m$54–136Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Arcata410.8 mi
7h 52mDrive 410.8 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcatacar 410.8 mi
7h 52m$75–109
Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata is to bus which costs $50 - $140 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $230 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Arcata Transit Center via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass and Grocery Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Arcata is 342 miles. The road distance is 413.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 12h 51m.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Grants Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata is 413 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Arcata.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Arcata Transit Center via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, and Grocery Outlet in around 12h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Portland International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $17–45
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- oregon-point.com
Bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Arcata. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.