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Compare train and bus for Bellingham, WA to Vancouver, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellingham, WA to Vancouver, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF35 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF35, while a train costs an average of CHF67.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF67 Average price | CHF35 Average price Cheapest | CHF44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg 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 Vancouver, WA:
A bus is CHF33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellingham, WA to Vancouver, WA costing on average CHF67.
Other travel options to Vancouver, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Tickets start at around CHF67 compared to roughly CHF44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-23.66. The journey takes 5h 51m versus 3h 57m 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 Vancouver, WA
How to get from Bellingham, WA to Vancouver, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bellingham, WA to Vancouver, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 4:10 PM8h10Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center12:20 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), ORCHF381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 4:10 PM8h10Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center12:20 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), ORCHF381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 5677 · 5092:15 PM6h24Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA8:39 PMVancouver Station, Vancouver, WACHF741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bellingham, WA to Vancouver, WA:
A bus is CHF33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellingham, WA to Vancouver, WA costing on average CHF67.
Other travel options to Vancouver, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellingham, WA and Vancouver, WA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bellingham International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA and arrive in Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA.
- Buses mostly depart from Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Vancouver, WA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vancouver, WA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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