There are 8 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly to Bellingham International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
2h 20m$137–715Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0502 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
7h 25m$45–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 37m$143–233Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham261.1 mi
4h 41mDrive 261.1 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellinghamcar 261.1 mi
4h 41m$45–65Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
4h 30m$176–381Fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
- Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
4h 14m$162–786Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110
- Take the bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 33m
Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Bellingham station. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Bellingham is 229 miles. The road distance is 262.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 25m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Bellingham Bus Stop via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Seattle Bus Station in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
Shuttle from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bellingham.
There are 90+ hotels available in Bellingham.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Bellingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.