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How to get fromBellingham to Galiano Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bellingham to Galiano Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    5h 14m
    $65–164

  2. Bus, ferry via Vancouver

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus Seattle Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    5h 44m
    $52–118

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Tsawwassenbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    6h 30m

Bellingham to Galiano Island by train, subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Galiano Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Bellingham to Galiano Island. However, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Granville Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Bridgeport Station @ Platform 2, walk to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12, take the line 620 bus to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1, walk to Vancouver, then take the ferry to Sturdies Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holly St at J St to Sturdies Bay via Bellingham Airport, River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12, Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1, and Vancouver in around 5h 44m.

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