How to travel from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA

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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 €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. 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 €23, while a train costs an average of €42.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA:

A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average €42.

The fastest way to travel from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bellingham, WA and Seattle, WA including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users.

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from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA

How to get from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Greyhound
    4:10 PM1h50
    Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center
    6:00 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    4:10 PM1h50
    Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center
    6:00 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 PM1h40
    Bellingham, Lincoln Creek Park & Ride, WA
    7:30 PMSeattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA
    291One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Amtrak517 Amtrak Cascades
    9:14 AM2h26
    Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA
    11:40 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 PM2h05
    Bellingham, Lincoln Creek Park & Ride, WA
    7:55 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA

Travel to Seattle, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bellingham, WA and Seattle, WA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA:

A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average €42.

The fastest way to travel from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

The distance from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA is:
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Vancouver, BC, Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA, Redmond, OR, Los Angeles, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Seattle, WA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Seattle, WA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Seattle, WA, you can take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island for stunning views and a charming small-town experience, explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Fremont, visit the Seattle Aquarium, and enjoy a walk or bike ride along the Burke-Gilman Trail. For cultural experiences, see a live performance at the historic Paramount Theatre. Must-see sights include the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Museum of Pop Culture, and the Seattle Art Museum.
For a comprehensive experience in Seattle, WA, 3 to 4 days are typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Museum of Pop Culture, while also allowing time for side trips to nearby destinations like Mount Rainier or Bainbridge Island.
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