There are 6 ways to get from Poulsbo to Arcata by bus, ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 390 bus, ferry, fly
best- Take the bus from Hwy 305 at Iverson to Bainbridge Island TCbus
- Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SEA - ACV
6h 40m$263–417Drive 585.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poulsbo to Arcatacar 585.5 mi
11h 2m$107–155Bus
- Take the bus from Poulsbo, WA - Walmart 21200 Olhava Way to SeaTac Airport, WAbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
20h 1m$131–213Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry
- Take the train from Seattle to Redding Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus
25h 50m$194–433Ferry, train, bus via Eugene
- Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry
- Take the train from Seattle to Eugenetrain
- Take the bus from Eugene Amtrak to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
20h 27m$117–316Bus via Eugene
- Take the bus from Poulsbo, WA - Walmart 21200 Olhava Way to SeaTac Airport, WAbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Eugenebus
- Take the bus from Eugene U of O to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
21h 49m$121–218
Poulsbo to Arcata by bus, ferry, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poulsbo to Arcata is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Poulsbo to Arcata is to line 390 bus and ferry and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $260 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Poulsbo to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Dr at 10th Ave and arriving at Arcata Transit Center via Poulsbo, WA - Walmart 21200 Olhava Way, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass and Grocery Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.
The distance between Poulsbo and Arcata is 506 miles. The road distance is 588.9 miles.
The best way to get from Poulsbo to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 20h 1m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Poulsbo to Arcata, including transfers.
Poulsbo to Arcata bus services, operated by Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter, depart from Poulsbo, WA - Walmart 21200 Olhava Way station.
Poulsbo to Arcata bus services, operated by Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter, arrive at SeaTac Airport, WA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poulsbo to Arcata is 589 miles. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Poulsbo to Arcata.
There are 70+ hotels available in Arcata.
What companies run services between Poulsbo, WA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lincoln Dr at 10th Ave to Arcata Transit Center via Olhava Way & Walmart, Poulsbo, WA - Walmart 21200 Olhava Way, SeaTac Airport, WA, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and Grocery Outlet in around 20h 1m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-501-7433
- Website
- Kitsap Transit
Bus from Hwy 305 at Iverson to Bainbridge Island TC
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Kitsap Transit
- Phone
- +1 360 705 7000
- Website
- Washington State Ferries
Ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–29
- Schedules at
- Washington State Ferries
- Passenger
- $7–17
- Vehicle & Driver
- $21–29
Ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–29
- Schedules at
- Washington State Ferries
- Passenger
- $7–17
- Vehicle & Driver
- $21–29
Ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–29
- Schedules at
- Washington State Ferries
- Passenger
- $7–17
- Vehicle & Driver
- $21–29
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