There are 4 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SEA - ACV
3h 18m$260–381Bus via Eugene
cheapest- 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
17h 41m$77–171Bus
- 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
15h 56m$91–162Drive 562.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcatacar 562.8 mi
10h 26m$103–149
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata is to bus which costs $90 - $170 and takes 15h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Arcata is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $260 - $390.
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 Church - Grants Pass and Grocery Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
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 56m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 18m and costs $260 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 15h 56m.
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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Arcata Transit Center via Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and Grocery Outlet in around 15h 56m.
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- Point
Bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- Point
Bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- Point
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $17–45
Bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $17–45
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- info@pacificcrestbuslines.net
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
Bus from Eugene U of O to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
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