There are 7 ways to get from British Columbia to Seattle, WA by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Vancouver
best- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0501
5h 10m$25–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades
5h 28m$87–145Drive 143.2 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Seattle, WAcar 143.2 mi
2h 43m$30–43Fly from Vancouver International Airport
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YVR - SEA
4h 6m$165–558Bus
- Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle, WA - Convention centrebus Vancouver
5h 11m$50Fly from Victoria International Airport
- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YYJ - SEA
4h 24m$145–505Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Chevron - Gas Station to Bellingham Airportbus
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BLI - SEA
4h 59m$180–883
British Columbia to Seattle, WA by subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from British Columbia to Seattle, WA is to bus via Vancouver which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from British Columbia to Seattle, WA is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC station and arriving at Seattle, WA - Convention centre. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from British Columbia station to Seattle, WA. However, there are services departing from Granville Station @ Platform 2 and arriving at Seattle via Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between British Columbia and Seattle, WA is 145 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.
The best way to get from British Columbia to Seattle, WA without a car is to bus via Vancouver which takes 5h 10m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from British Columbia to Seattle, WA, including transfers.
British Columbia to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vancouver station.
British Columbia to Seattle, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from British Columbia to Seattle, WA is to bus via Vancouver which takes 5h 10m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Seattle, WA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–480
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–550
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle, WA - Convention centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
Bus from Chevron - Gas Station to Bellingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
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Booking & Getting There
British Columbia to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle, WA is 1h behind British Columbia. It is currently 3:47 PM in British Columbia and 2:47 PM in Seattle, WA.
British Columbia to Seattle, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between British Columbia to Seattle, WA is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from British Columbia to Seattle, WA.
There are 1647+ hotels available in Seattle, WA.