There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Bellingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SFO - BLI
7h 9m$301–763Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus
23h 15m$137–272Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
27h 2m$257–609Drive 895.7 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Bellinghamcar 895.7 mi
15h 31m$164–237Fly Oakland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane OAK - BLI
6h 35m$217–609Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane SFO - PAE
- Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
6h 50m$202–427Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
7h 10m$190–447Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
7h 11m$246–443Fly San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SFO - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 11m$180–712
San Francisco to Bellingham by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Bellingham is to bus which costs $130 - $280 and takes 23h 15m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Bellingham is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $210 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Bellingham station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via Oakland and Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 2m.
The distance between San Francisco and Bellingham is 797 miles. The road distance is 901 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Bellingham without a car is to bus which takes 23h 15m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from San Francisco to Bellingham, including transfers.
San Francisco to Bellingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Bellingham is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $300 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 23h 15m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 27h 2m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Seattle Bus Station in around 23h 15m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–750
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Bellingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Francisco to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Bellingham is 901 miles. It takes approximately 15h 31m to drive from San Francisco to Bellingham.
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