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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of S$79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of S$79, while a flight costs an average of S$357.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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S$79 Average price Cheapest | S$357 Average price | S$33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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 Tacoma, WA:
A train is S$278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA costing on average S$357.
Other travel options to Tacoma, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around S$79 compared to roughly S$33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about S$-45.80. The journey takes 3h 41m versus 2h 4m 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.
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How to get from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:15 PM4h10Bellingham, WA1:25 AMTacoma, WAS$491One-way0 transfers
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- 9:15 PM4h10Bellingham, WA1:25 AMTacoma, WAS$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:15 PM3h50Bellingham, WA10:05 PMTacoma, WAS$571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA:
A train is S$278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA costing on average S$357.
Other travel options to Tacoma, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellingham, WA and Tacoma, WA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Victoria, BC and arrive in Port of Seattle, WA.
- Trains mostly depart from Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA and arrive in Tacoma Station, Tacoma, WA.
- Buses mostly depart from Bellingham, Lincoln Creek Park & Ride, WA and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
- Flights mostly depart from Bellingham International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Tacoma, WA by train.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Tacoma, WA by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
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