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How to get fromSan Diego to Bellinghamby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Bellingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Bellingham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane SAN - BLI
    5h 53m
    $236–545

  2. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    6h 29m
    $149–465

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 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
    32h 52m
    $261–442

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    41h
    $511–1,048

  5. Drive 1,343.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Bellinghamcar car 1,343.7 mi
    22h 51m
    $246–355

  6. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SAN - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 36m
    $249–931

  7. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    6h 17m
    $169–712

San Diego to Bellingham by tram and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration32h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Bellingham Bus Stop via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 32h 52m.

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