There are 8 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SEA - YVR
1h 26m$225–932Drive 248.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouvercar 248.4 km
3h 2m$49–71Tram to Seattle Lake Union SPB, fly to Coal Harbour Spb
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Westlaketram
- Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane LKE - CXH
2h 55m$239–459Bus via Vancouver (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Vancouverbus FlixBus 2115
4h 39m$53–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
5h 46m$77–156Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Victoria International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane SEA - YYJ
2h 33m$265–1,005Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus Seattle Airport
5h 10m$60–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Coal Harbour Spb-CXH248.4 km
3h 2m
Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia by bus, tram, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia is to bus via Vancouver which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $220 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arriving at Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia station. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Seattle and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and British Columbia is 220 km. The road distance is 248.4 km.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia without a car is to bus via Vancouver which takes 4h 39m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $220 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Vancouver, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 39m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and British Columbia, Canada?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Vancouver once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Victoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Victoria International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Victoria International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–450
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–450
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Westlake
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $60–70
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Coal Harbour Spb-CXH
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Vancouver station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to British Columbia.
There are 1420+ hotels available in British Columbia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and British Columbia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.