The cheapest and fastest buses from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 3 buses that leave Tacoma, WA for Bellingham, WA on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 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 Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €77.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€36 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price | €176 Average price |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 56m 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.
Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:18 PM Tacoma, WA | 3h57 | 8:15 PM Bellingham, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Tacoma, WA | 8h45 | 4:10 AM Bellingham, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:13 PM Tacoma, WA | 4h02 | 12:15 AM Bellingham, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 09:18 |
Last bus 20:10 |
Bus providers: Sound Transit from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WAYou can travel by bus between Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA with Sound Transit for as low as $24 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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