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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    4h
    $120–190

  2. Bus via Seattle (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2114
    5h 34m
    $34–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus Greyhound US0501
    4h 5m
    $69

  4. Drive  226.7 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Vancouvercar car 226.7 km
    2h 44m
    $41–60

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SEA - YVR
    3h 3m
    $227–761

  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
    4h 35m
    $275–625

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

    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
    5h 25m
    $207–951

Seattle to Vancouver by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.7 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Vancouver twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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