There are 7 ways to get from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SEA - BLI
2h 56m$246–496Drive 94.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI)car 94.2 mi
1h 43m$18–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 47m$32–65Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 58m$32–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham-BLI94.2 mi
1h 43mBus via Seattle Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
4h 23m$18–31Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham AirportI-5 Corridor Northbound
2h 15m$30–60
Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI). However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Bellingham Airport via Fairhaven Transportation Center and Bellingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Downtown Seattle and Bellingham Airport (BLI) is 110 miles. The road distance is 94.8 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI), including transfers.
Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Downtown Seattle, WA, USA and Bellingham Airport (BLI), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham-BLI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI) is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Downtown Seattle to Bellingham Airport (BLI).
There are 76+ hotels available in Bellingham Airport (BLI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Downtown Seattle and Bellingham Airport (BLI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.