There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Ferndale by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
3h 19m$18–27Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 48m$54–84Drive 98.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Ferndalecar 98.2 mi
1h 46m$18–26Fly
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SEA - BLI
3h 39m$245–517Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D2 to Stanwood I-5 Park & Ride Bay 2bus 905
- Take a shuttle bus from Stanwood, WA to Ferndale Station Gate 2I-5 Corridor Northbound
4h 32m$22–48Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Ferndale Station Gate 2I-5 Corridor Northbound
2h 25m$30–65
Seattle to Ferndale by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Ferndale is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Ferndale is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Ferndale. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Axton Rd at Barrett Rd via Fairhaven Transportation Center and Bellingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Ferndale station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Seattle and Ferndale is 103 miles. The road distance is 98.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Ferndale without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $17 - $27.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Seattle to Ferndale, including transfers.
Seattle to Ferndale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Ferndale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Ferndale is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $17 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 3h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ferndale, WA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 2h 4m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (800) 562-1375
- [email protected]
- Website
- communitytransit.org
Bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D2 to Stanwood I-5 Park & Ride Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- communitytransit.org
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Stanwood, WA to Ferndale Station Gate 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
Shuttle from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Ferndale Station Gate 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Ferndale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bellingham Bus Stop station.
Seattle to Ferndale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Ferndale is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Seattle to Ferndale.
There are 118+ hotels available in Ferndale.