There are 6 ways to get from Burnaby to SeaTac by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 20m$92–153Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus FlixBus 2115
6h 31m$27–45Drive 147.5 mi
- Drive from Burnaby to SeaTaccar 147.5 mi
2h 54m$34–49Subway, subway to Vancouver International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station @ Platform 1 to Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 1subway
- Take the subway from Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 3 to Granville Station @ Platform 1subway
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YVR - SEA
3h 51m$156–565Bus via Westbound Hastings St @ Duthie Ave
- Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus Vancouver
6h 58m$55–58Bus 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 50m$189–935
Burnaby to SeaTac by subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burnaby to SeaTac is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Burnaby to SeaTac is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnaby to SeaTac. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnaby station to SeaTac. However, there are services departing from Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station @ Platform 1 and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 3, Vancouver and Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Burnaby and SeaTac is 176 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burnaby to SeaTac without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Burnaby to SeaTac, including transfers.
Burnaby to SeaTac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
Burnaby to SeaTac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from Burnaby to SeaTac is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Burnaby, BC, Canada and SeaTac, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Vancouver to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–500
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Subway from Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station @ Platform 1 to Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $3
- Zone 2
- $4
- Zone 3
- $5
Subway from Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 3 to Granville Station @ Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $3
- Zone 2
- $4
- Zone 3
- $5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $53
- 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
Burnaby to SeaTac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
SeaTac is 1h behind Burnaby. It is currently 1:45 PM in Burnaby and 12:45 PM in SeaTac.
Burnaby to SeaTac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnaby to SeaTac is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Burnaby to SeaTac.
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