There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Whidbey Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or ferry
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 25m$31–74Drive 98.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Oak Harborcar 98.6 mi
1h 58m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond Centre to East-Vanbus To Cypress / ...
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
8h 6m$27–42Fly, tram, ferry
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YVR - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Lynnwood City Centertram
- Take the ferry from Mukilteo to Clintonferry
4h 17m$176–704
Richmond to Whidbey Island by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Whidbey Island is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Whidbey Island is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Whidbey Island station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Centre and arriving at Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Dr via Vancouver, Skagit Station Gate 5 and March's Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Whidbey Island station. However, there are services departing from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Platform 1 and arriving at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station via Granville Station @ Platform 2 and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Richmond and Whidbey Island is 124 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Whidbey Island without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Richmond to Whidbey Island, including transfers.
Richmond to Whidbey Island bus services, operated by Cypress Coach Lines, depart from Richmond Centre station.
Richmond to Whidbey Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Whidbey Island is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Richmond, BC, Canada and Whidbey Island, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond Centre to Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Dr via East-Van, Vancouver, Mount Vernon Bus Stop, Skagit Station Gate 5, and March's Point in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Lynnwood City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 604 937 7669
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cypress Coach Lines
Bus from Richmond Centre to East-Van
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- Cypress Coach Lines
- Book at
- Cypress Coach Lines
- Passenger
- $14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Vancouver to Mount Vernon Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 360 705 7000
- Website
- Washington State Ferries
Ferry from Mukilteo to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–23
- Schedules at
- Washington State Ferries
- Passenger
- $6–15
- Vehicle & Driver
- $16–23
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Whidbey Island bus services, operated by Cypress Coach Lines, arrive at East-Van station.
Richmond to Whidbey Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Whidbey Island is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Richmond to Whidbey Island.
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