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How to get fromOakland to Bellinghamby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane OAK - BLI
    6h 22m
    $216–607

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 45m
    $135–268

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    25h 34m
    $303–638

  4. Drive 889.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Bellinghamcar car 889.8 mi
    15h 23m
    $163–235

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    6h 58m
    $215–441

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    7h 8m
    $203–428

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    7h 28m
    $211–448

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SFO - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $163–713

  9. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $180–447

Oakland to Bellingham by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 780.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Bellingham Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Seattle Bus Station in around 22h 45m.

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