There are 5 ways to get from Bellingham to Tacoma by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0501
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus 590 / ...
2h 45m$16–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 41m$40–85Drive 122.1 mi
- Drive from Bellingham to Tacomacar 122.1 mi
2h 15m$23–33Fly
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BLI - SEA
3h 19m$244–494Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattlebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594 / ...
3h 19m$32–44
Bellingham to Tacoma by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Tacoma is to bus which costs $16 - $28 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Tacoma is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellingham to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Bus Stop and arriving at Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station station and arriving at Tacoma. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Bellingham and Tacoma is 121 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $16 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Bellingham to Tacoma, including transfers.
Bellingham to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bellingham Bus Stop station.
Bellingham to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Tacoma is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $16 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 3h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Seattle Bus Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Pacific Ave & S 14th St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Commerce St Station - Zone G
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- 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
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Bellingham to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Bellingham to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Tacoma is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Bellingham to Tacoma.
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