The cheapest and fastest trains from Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vancouver, BC 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 Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 1 trains that leave Vancouver, BC for Bellingham, WA on Thu, Mar 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 19 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Thu, Mar 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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 train and bus for Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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$24 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA train times
The table below shows live departures for Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA trains for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
517 Amtrak Cascades · 5604 AMTRAK | 2:15 PM Vancouver Pacific Central Station, Vancouver, BC | 10h00 | 12:15 AM Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA | 1 transfer | |
517 Amtrak Cascades | 2:15 PM Vancouver Pacific Central Station, Vancouver, BC | 1h56 | 4:11 PM Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
519 Amtrak Cascades | 11:45 PM Vancouver Pacific Central Station, Vancouver, BC | 1h56 | 1:41 AM Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, March 18 | |||||
![]() | 12:45 AM Vancouver, BC | 1h56 | 2:41 AM Bellingham, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA
Trains from Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:15, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 07:15 |
Last train 20:22 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Vancouver, BC and Bellingham, WA from $13 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bellingham, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vancouver, BC to Bellingham, WA
- 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- Colophon Cafe
- Skylark's Hidden Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Fairhaven Village Inn
- Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Hotel Bellwether
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with a waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: Whatcom Transportation Authority Line 1
- Intercity buses available
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