There are 7 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver 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$228–935Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus Seattle Airport
5h 10m$35–60Tram 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 58m$263–563Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
5h 41m$74–149Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SEA - BLI
- Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
3h 54m$384–723Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Coal Harbour Spb-CXH248.4 km
3h 2mDrive 248.4 km
- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouvercar 248.4 km
3h 2m$49–71
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver 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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Vancouver via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Vancouver is 220 km. The road distance is 248.4 km.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $220 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 10m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Vancouver, BC, Canada?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) hourly. Alternatively, Quick Shuttle operates a bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–70 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–480
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–480
- 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
- +1 800.665.2122
- [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
Bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $37–42
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $37–42
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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 Vancouver bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, arrive at Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver.
Book your Seattle Airport (SEA) to Vancouver bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Vancouver. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.