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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane PDX - ACV
    7h 35m
    $237–659

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    13h 1m
    $56–133

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station 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
    19h 45m
    $171–343

  4. Drive 411.6 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Arcatacar car 411.6 mi
    7h 48m
    $76–109

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SEA - ACV
    7h 46m
    $216–992

  6. Train, bus via Klamath Falls

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Klamath Fallstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Klamath Falls Amtrak Station to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    19h 54m
    $140–279

Vancouver to Arcata by tram, foot, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, 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 vehicle from Expo Center station to Arcata Transit Center via Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, and Grocery Outlet in around 13h 1m.

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