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How to get fromHillsboro to Bellinghamby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, tram, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), shuttle, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Hillsboro to Bellingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, tram, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), shuttle, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    8h 9m
    $153–233

  2. Bus via Beaverton Transit Center

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0501
    8h 50m
    $45–77

  3. Drive  268 mi

    1. Drive from Hillsboro to Bellinghamcar car 268 mi
    5h 13m
    $49–71

  4. Tram, fly to Bellingham International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Hatfield Government Center station to Library/SW 9th Ave stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    5h 1m
    $277–507

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 15m

  6. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    7h 10m
    $176–391

  7. Tram, fly to King County International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Hatfield Government Center station to Library/SW 9th Ave stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 15m
    $329–459

  8. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PDX - PAE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    7h 6m
    $318–541

  9. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $360–551

Hillsboro to Bellingham by tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Hillsboro, OR, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SE Washington & 2nd to Bellingham Bus Stop via Beaverton Transit Center, NW 6th & Flanders, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Seattle Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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