How to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $75.

Distance: 136 miles (220 km)

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$54

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$41

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$227

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3h 40m

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from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA

How to get from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak500 Amtrak Cascades
07:03AM3h22
Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
10:25AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
$551One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM3h50
Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
10:50AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
$471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Alaska AirlinesAS2113
07:57PM0h58
Portland International Airport
08:55PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
$4091One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak502 Amtrak Cascades
08:48AM3h22
Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
12:10PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
$691One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak14 Coast Starlight
04:16PM3h35
Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
07:51PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
$841One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak508 Amtrak Cascades
07:43PM3h22
Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
11:05PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
$761One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM3h25
Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
12:50PMSeattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM3h55
Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
01:20PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM4h25
Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
01:50PMSeattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA
$501One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS375
08:30AM1h07
Portland International Airport
09:37AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
$3301One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS348
01:36PM1h05
Portland International Airport
02:41PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
$3301One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS1453
03:52PM1h05
Portland International Airport
04:57PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
$3301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA

Travel to Seattle, 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 Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Vancouver, WA and Seattle, WA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $32 (€25).

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $75 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 7m.

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is approximately 136 miles (220 km).
The average frequency per day from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vancouver, WA and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, C-Tran to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Vancouver, BC, Portland, OR, Redmond, OR, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Seattle, WA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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