There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Bellingham by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train
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Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane MRY - BLI
7h 53m$164–804Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane MRY - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 21m$93–413Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus
29h 38m$151–302Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
30h 35m$297–663Drive 993.7 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Bellinghamcar 993.7 mi
17h 13m$182–262Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MRY - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
7h 7m$353–468Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
8h 35m$210–492Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane SFO - PAE
- Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
9h 8m$251–483Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SFO - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 30m$219–818
Monterey to Bellingham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Bellingham is to bus which costs $150 - $310 and takes 29h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Bellingham is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 7m and costs $350 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Bellingham station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 35m.
The distance between Monterey and Bellingham is 859 miles. The road distance is 999.5 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Bellingham without a car is to bus which takes 29h 38m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Monterey to Bellingham, including transfers.
Monterey to Bellingham bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Bellingham is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 29h 38m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 30h 35m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Bellingham Bus Stop via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 29h 38m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Bellingham bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Monterey to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Bellingham is 999 miles. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Monterey to Bellingham.
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