How to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA

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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. 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 €32, while a flight costs an average of €219.

Distance: 136 miles (220 km)

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3h 40m

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The cheapest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average €40.

A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average €219.

The fastest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 40m.

Bus takes on average 3h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vancouver, WA and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users.

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from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • Amtrak506 Amtrak Cascades
    6:13 PM3h07
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    9:20 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak506 Amtrak Cascades
    6:13 PM3h07
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    9:20 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak506 Amtrak Cascades
    6:13 PM3h07
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    9:20 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak508 Amtrak Cascades
    7:43 PM3h07
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    10:50 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak518 Amtrak Cascades
    2:28 PM3h09
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    5:37 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    651One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak14 Coast Starlight
    4:16 PM3h35
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    7:51 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM3h35
    Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    10:45 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM3h45
    Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    10:55 PMSeattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 PM3h55
    Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    8:10 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    471One-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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vancouver, WA and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average €40.

A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average €219.

The fastest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 40m.

Bus takes on average 3h 52m.

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 14 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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 train, bus, 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
  • 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:
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Seattle, WA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Seattle, WA, you can take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island for stunning views and a charming small-town experience, explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Fremont, visit the Seattle Aquarium, and enjoy a walk or bike ride along the Burke-Gilman Trail. For cultural experiences, see a live performance at the historic Paramount Theatre. Must-see sights include the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Museum of Pop Culture, and the Seattle Art Museum.
For a comprehensive experience in Seattle, WA, 3 to 4 days are typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Museum of Pop Culture, while also allowing time for side trips to nearby destinations like Mount Rainier or Bainbridge Island.
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