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

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to North Vancouver by plane, ferry, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbour, ferry

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    1. Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    1h 37m
    $152–292

  2. Drive 229.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to North Vancouvercar car 229.4 km
    2h 44m
    $46–66

  3. Train, ferry

    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
    $77–156

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115 / ...
    4h 45m
    $51–78

  5. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane LKE - CXH
    2h 38m
    $237–461

  6. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SEA - YVR
    3. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    3h 46m
    $235–973

  7. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane LKE - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    5h 51m
    $560–868

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus Seattle Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry SeaBus
    4h 51m
    $61–72

Seattle to North Vancouver by train, subway, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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 $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Harbour Air Seaplanes and Helijet International fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) 4 times a day.

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