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

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Bellingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, 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 21m
    $61–317

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    $160–256

  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
    $549–845

  4. Drive  889.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Bellinghamcar car 889.1 mi
    15h 25m
    $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
    7h 3m
    $195–451

  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 10m
    $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 32m
    $251–448

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Paine Field County 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 Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SJC - PAE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    7h 55m
    $192–857

Oakland to Bellingham by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 780.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and Allegiant Air 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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