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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 55m
    $206–580

  2. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    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 38m
    $149–456

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    35h 12m
    $221–357

  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
    $870–1,388

  5. Drive  1,343 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Bellinghamcar car 1,343 mi
    22h 53m
    $246–354

  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
    $210–730

  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 23m
    $335–440

San Diego to Bellingham by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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) every 4 hours. 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 35h 12m.

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