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

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There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver to Arcata by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane YVR - ACV
    8h 40m
    $93–428

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus 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
    21h 1m
    $100–226

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Klamath Fallstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Klamath Falls Amtrak Station to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    28h 39m
    $246–497

  4. Drive 717.6 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Arcatacar car 717.6 mi
    13h 18m
    $165–238

  5. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BLI - ACV
    12h 52m
    $210–988

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SEA - ACV
    9h 45m
    $227–1,011

  7. Bus via Seattle Airport (SEA)

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 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
    22h 6m
    $121–223

Vancouver to Arcata by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration21h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Arcata, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Arcata Transit Center via Seattle Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, and Grocery Outlet in around 21h 1m.

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