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How to get fromTacoma to Arcataby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Arcata by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SEA - ACV
    5h
    $254–386

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Eugenebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eugene U of O to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    17h 6m
    $72–164

  3. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    15h 28m
    $89–199

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    22h 17m
    $175–373

  5. Drive  544.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Arcatacar car 544.5 mi
    10h 5m
    $100–144

Tacoma to Arcata by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration15h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tacoma to Arcata Transit Center via Eugene U of O, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and Grocery Outlet in around 17h 6m.

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