There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to Hillsboro by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bellingham International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BLI - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
3h 50m$184–494Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0501
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
8h 14m$42–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 45m$70–161Bus via Tacoma
- Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattlebus
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
8h 13m$47–112Drive 269 mi
- Drive from Bellingham to Hillsborocar 269 mi
5h 12m$50–71Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, tram
- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
6h 6m$166–386Train to King County International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
6h 23m$339–481Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly, tram
- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
5h 37m$315–536
Bellingham to Hillsboro by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Hillsboro is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Hillsboro is to fly and tram which takes 3h 50m and costs $180 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellingham station to Hillsboro. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S and Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Bellingham station to Hillsboro station. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station and arriving at Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Bellingham and Hillsboro is 256 miles. The road distance is 270.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Hillsboro without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Bellingham to Hillsboro, including transfers.
Bellingham to Hillsboro bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Bellingham to Hillsboro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Hillsboro is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Tacoma, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Hillsboro, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Hatfield Government Center station via Seattle, 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E, Tacoma, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Rose Quarter TC station in around 8h 13m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–490
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Bellingham to Hillsboro bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Bellingham to Hillsboro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Hillsboro is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Bellingham to Hillsboro.
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