The cheapest and fastest buses from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bellingham, WA for Tacoma, WA on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €68.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €166 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:15 PM Bellingham, WA | 3h50 | 10:05 PM Tacoma, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Bellingham, WA | 4h10 | 1:25 AM Tacoma, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€31) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 07:30 |
Last bus 19:40 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WAYou can travel by bus between Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $37 (€31). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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