There are 7 ways to get from Seattle, WA to British Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
4h 5m$64–160Bus via Vancouver
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus FlixBus 2115 / ...
4h 23m$34–58Drive 227.9 km
- Drive from Seattle, WA to Vancouvercar 227.9 km
2h 46m$47–67Fly to Vancouver International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SEA - YVR
2h 59m$247–761Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus Seattle Airport
4h 51m$55–70Fly to Victoria International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane SEA - YYJ
4h 4m$267–707Fly 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 Chevron - Gas Stationbus
5h 3m$391–460
Seattle, WA to British Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to British Columbia is to bus via Vancouver which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to British Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle, WA - Convention centre and arriving at Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle, WA to British Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Seattle, WA and British Columbia is 250 km. The road distance is 227.9 km.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to British Columbia without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Seattle, WA to British Columbia, including transfers.
Seattle, WA to British Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle, WA to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to British Columbia is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $60 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Vancouver, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $800 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and British Columbia, Canada?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Vancouver twice daily. Tickets cost $60–160 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Victoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $55–70
Bus from Bellingham Airport to Chevron - Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $34–39
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $34–39
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle, WA to British Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Vancouver station.
Seattle, WA to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to British Columbia is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Seattle, WA to British Columbia.
There are 1405+ hotels available in British Columbia.