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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 51 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 $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA without transferring at least once.
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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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $183 Average price |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m 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 |
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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 Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days 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, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Amtrak Cascades · 5622 AMTRAK | 4:18 PM Tacoma Station, Tacoma, WA | 3h57 | 8:15 PM Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+ | 4:45 PM Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station), WA | 3h35 | 8:20 PM Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center | 1 transfer | |
| 504 Amtrak Cascades · 5604 AMTRAK | 8:13 PM Tacoma Station, Tacoma, WA | 4h02 | 12:15 AM Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA
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Buses from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 07:30 |
Last bus 20:10 |
Cheapest month Nov |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Fri |
Least busy day Sat |
Best day to book ahead 7 days |
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 $28 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA
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