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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 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 Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA costing on average $97 (€79).
A bus is $204 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA costing on average $263 (€213).
Other travel options to Bellingham, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA
How to get from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 500 Amtrak Cascades · 5622 AMTRAK6:45 AM6h30Portland Union Station, Portland, OR1:15 PMFairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA$701One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 500 Amtrak Cascades · 5622 AMTRAK6:45 AM6h30Portland Union Station, Portland, OR1:15 PMFairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA$701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 518 Amtrak Cascades2:10 PM5h54Portland Union Station, Portland, OR8:04 PMFairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA$1051One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 504 Amtrak Cascades · 5604 AMTRAK10:40 AM6h35Portland Union Station, Portland, OR5:15 PMFairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA$1051One-way1 transfer
- 504 Amtrak Cascades · 518 Amtrak Cascades10:40 AM9h24Portland Union Station, Portland, OR8:04 PMFairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA$1361One-way1 transfer
- 28 Empire Builder · 7 Empire Builder · 5622 AMTRAK4:45 PM20h30Portland Union Station, Portland, OR1:15 PMFairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA$2931One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA costing on average $97 (€79).
A bus is $204 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA costing on average $263 (€213).
Other travel options to Bellingham, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, OR and Bellingham, WA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and arrive in Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA.
- Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Bellingham International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bellingham, WA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Bellingham, WA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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