There are 4 ways to get from Kirkland to Bellingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 41m$36–71Drive 84 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kirkland to Bellinghamcar 84 mi
1h 36m$16–23Line 545 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6 to Airport Way S & S Royal Brougham Waybus 545
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
3h 45m$19–32Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 59m$36–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirkland to Bellingham is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kirkland to Bellingham is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkland to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2 and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6 and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkland to Bellingham station. However, there are services departing from Univ of Washington and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Kirkland and Bellingham is 107 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkland to Bellingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Kirkland to Bellingham, including transfers.
Kirkland to Bellingham bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6 station.
Kirkland to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Kirkland to Bellingham is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 545 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Kirkland, WA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2 to Bellingham Bus Stop via Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6, Airport Way S & S Royal Brougham Way, and Seattle Bus Station in around 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6 to Airport Way S & S Royal Brougham Way
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Kirkland to Bellingham bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Airport Way S & S Royal Brougham Way station.
Kirkland to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkland to Bellingham is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Kirkland to Bellingham.
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