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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $254 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average $311 (€250).
Other travel options to Bellingham, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA
How to get from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+
7:00 AM6h20Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR1:20 PMBellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus+
7:00 AM6h20Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR1:20 PMBellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AS30519:50 PM1h01Portland International Airport10:51 PMBellingham International Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
Other options
500 Amtrak Cascades · 5622 AMTRAK7:03 AM6h12Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA1:15 PMFairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA$1261One-way1 transfer
28 Empire Builder · 7 Empire Builder · 5622 AMTRAK5:09 PM20h06Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA1:15 PMFairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA$2521One-way2 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM6h05Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR9:05 PMBellingham, Lincoln Creek Park & Ride, WA$821One-way0 transfers
AS2405 · AS34009:44 AM3h36Portland International Airport1:20 PMBellingham International Airport$3311One-way1 transfer
AS3048 · AS34382:30 PM2h43Portland International Airport5:13 PMBellingham International Airport$4541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $254 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average $311 (€250).
Other travel options to Bellingham, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vancouver, WA 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, Lincoln Creek Park & Ride, WA.
- Trains mostly depart from Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA 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 to go to Bellingham, WA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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