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Compare train and bus for Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.51. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 1h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA
How to get from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:10 PM1h50Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center6:00 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:10 PM1h50Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center6:00 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus5:50 PM1h40Bellingham, Lincoln Creek Park & Ride, WA7:30 PMSeattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus5:50 PM2h05Bellingham, Lincoln Creek Park & Ride, WA7:55 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellingham, WA and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
- Buses mostly depart from Bellingham, Lincoln Creek Park & Ride, WA and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
- Ferries mostly depart from Victoria, BC and arrive in Port of Seattle, WA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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