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How to get fromSeattle to North Vancouverby train, ferry, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to North Vancouver by train, ferry, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry SeaBus
    4h 29m
    $127–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115 / ...
    4h 53m
    $37–66

  3. Drive  229.4 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to North Vancouvercar car 229.4 km
    2h 44m
    $47–67

  4. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SEA - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    3h 24m
    $250–768

  5. Bus via Seattle, WA - Convention centre

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus Seattle Airport
    5h 19m
    $74–78

  6. Ferry to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, fly to Coal Harbour Spb

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane YWH - CXH
    5h 7m
    $278–633

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane SEA - BLI
    2. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    5h 46m
    $400–758

Seattle to North Vancouver by train, subway, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and North Vancouver, BC, Canada?

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.

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