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Compare train and bus for Seattle, WA to Bellingham, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to Bellingham, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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$37 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Seattle, WA to Bellingham, WA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Seattle, WA to Bellingham, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Seattle, WA to Bellingham, WA
Travel to Bellingham, 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 Seattle, WA to Bellingham, WA.

This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Bellingham, WA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Bellingham, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Seattle, WA and Bellingham, WA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from King Street Station, Seattle, WA and arrive in Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA.
- Buses mostly depart from Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) and arrive in Bellingham, Lincoln Creek Park & Ride, WA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bellingham, WA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Bellingham, WA by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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