There are 3 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SEA - ACV
3h 16m$177–897Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 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
15h 36m$81–175Drive 562.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcatacar 562.8 mi
10h 26m$103–149
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata is to bus which costs $80 - $180 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Arcata Transit Center via Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass and Grocery Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Arcata is 470 miles. The road distance is 566.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 15h 36m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 15h 36m.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Grants Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata is 566 miles. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Arcata Transit Center via Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, and Grocery Outlet in around 15h 36m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- 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
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