There are 10 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Whistler by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Bus via Vancouver Airport (YVR)
best- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus Seattle Airport
- Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spabus
6h 3m$100–151Drive 349.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Seattle, WA to Whistlercar 349.3 km
4h 24m$71–102Train
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Whistler - Green Laketrain 58
6h 7mFly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb, bus
- Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane LKE - CXH
- Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Westin Resort and Spabus
4h 11m$294–684Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus FlixBus 2115 / ...
- Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Westin Resort and Spabus Express NB
6h 7m$74–137Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
- Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Whistler Village Centrebus Northbound / ...
6h 9m$91–214Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SEA - YVR
- Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spabus
4h 16m$284–984Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Whistler
- Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Whistler (YWS)plane LKE - YWS
19h 42m$507–757Fly Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbour, bus
- Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane
- Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Westin Resort and Spabus
4h 30m$184–374Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Whistler
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Whistler (YWS)plane CXH - YWS
6h 28m$264–437
Seattle, WA to Whistler by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Whistler is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Whistler is to fly and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $290 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle, WA to Whistler. However, there are services departing from Seattle, WA - Convention centre and arriving at Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa via Vancouver International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle, WA to Whistler. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Whistler - Green Lake via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Seattle, WA and Whistler is 370 km. The road distance is 349.3 km.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Whistler without a car is to bus via Vancouver Airport (YVR) which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Seattle, WA to Whistler, including transfers.
Seattle, WA to Whistler bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, depart from Seattle, WA - Convention centre station.
Seattle, WA to Whistler train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Whistler is to bus via Vancouver Airport (YVR) which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 19h 42m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Whistler, BC, Canada?
You can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa via Seattle, WA - Convention centre, River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, Bridgeport Station @ Platform 2, YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, and Vancouver International Airport in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Whistler via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver Harbour, and Whistler - Green Lake in around 6h 7m.
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Whistler via Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–750
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Whistler via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–800
Flights from Coal Harbour Spb to Whistler
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–300
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $55–65
Want to know more about travelling around Canada
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Seattle, WA to Whistler bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, arrive at River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond station.
Seattle, WA to Whistler train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to Whistler is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Seattle, WA to Whistler.
There are 525+ hotels available in Whistler.







