There are 8 ways to get from Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SEA - BLI
3h 9m$247–504Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
6h 24m$19–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 9m$46–99Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Olympia to Bellingham-BLI154.4 mi
2h 50mDrive 154.4 mi
- Drive from Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI)car 154.4 mi
2h 50m$29–41Bus to Portland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
4h 56m$200–525Train via Seattle
- Take the train from Lakewood Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 32m$36–74Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus 574
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham AirportI-5 Corridor Northbound
5h 40m$39–76
Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI). However, there are services departing from Capitol Way at 11th Ave and arriving at Bellingham Airport via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Seattle Bus Station, Fairhaven Transportation Center and Bellingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Olympia and Bellingham Airport (BLI) is 144 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.
The best way to get from Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI), including transfers.
Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Lakewood Station - Bay 3.
Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Bellingham Airport (BLI), USA?
You can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Bellingham Airport via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Bellingham Bus Stop, Fairhaven Transportation Center, and Bellingham Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from Lakewood Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Olympia to Bellingham-BLI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.
Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI) is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Olympia to Bellingham Airport (BLI).
There are 74+ hotels available in Bellingham Airport (BLI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Olympia and Bellingham Airport (BLI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












