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Compare train and bus for Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 505 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. 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 bus costs an average of NOK 505, while a flight costs an average of NOK 3,100.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 665 Average price | NOK 3,100 Average price | NOK 505 Average price Cheapest | NOK 234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA
Compare the available ways to get from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA:
A bus is NOK 161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average NOK 665.
A bus is NOK 2,596 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average NOK 3,100.
Other travel options to Bellingham, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around NOK 665 compared to roughly NOK 234 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 431. The journey takes 3h 7m versus 2h 9m 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 Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA
How to get from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:18 PM 3h57 Tacoma, WA 8:15 PM Bellingham, WA NOK 388 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:18 PM 3h57 Tacoma, WA 8:15 PM Bellingham, WA NOK 388 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:18 PM 3h57 Tacoma, WA 8:15 PM Bellingham, WA NOK 388 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:18 PM 3h57 Tacoma, WA 9:15 PM Bellingham, WA NOK 390 1 One-way 0 transfers9:13 PM 4h02 Tacoma, WA 1:15 AM Bellingham, WA NOK 392 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA
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This is compared to other travel options from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA:
A bus is NOK 161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average NOK 665.
A bus is NOK 2,596 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tacoma, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average NOK 3,100.
Other travel options to Bellingham, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tacoma, WA and Bellingham, WA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Tacoma Station, Tacoma, WA and arrive in Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA.
- Flights mostly depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrive in Bellingham International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station), WA and arrive in Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Bellingham, WA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Bellingham, WA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bellingham, WA by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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