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Compare bus and train 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 bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 17m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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 Tacoma, WA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA costing on average $59 (€47).
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA costing on average $98 (€78).
Other travel options to Tacoma, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
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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.
- 7:15 PM3h50Bellingham, WA11:05 PMTacoma, WA$461One-way0 transfers
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- 7:15 PM3h50Bellingham, WA11:05 PMTacoma, WA$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:15 PM3h50Bellingham, WA11:05 PMTacoma, WA$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:15 PM4h10Bellingham, WA2:25 AMTacoma, WA$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA costing on average $59 (€47).
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA costing on average $98 (€78).
Other travel options to Tacoma, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellingham, WA and Tacoma, WA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station), WA.
- 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Tacoma, WA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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