There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Western Washington University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 59m$44–89Bus via Bellingham Bus Stop
cheapest- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
4h 10m$17–31Drive 120.6 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Western Washington Universitycar 120.6 mi
2h 14m$22–32Fly
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SEA - BLI
4h 37m$245–496Bus
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellinghambus FlixBus 2115 / ...
4h 49m$17–27
Tacoma to Western Washington University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Western Washington University is to bus which costs $17 - $27 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Western Washington University is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Western Washington University. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone D and arriving at State St at South Hill Apartments via Seattle Bus Station and Fairhaven Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to Western Washington University station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Tacoma and Western Washington University is 136 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Western Washington University without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Tacoma to Western Washington University, including transfers.
Tacoma to Western Washington University bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.
Tacoma to Western Washington University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Western Washington University is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Bellingham Bus Stop, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Western Washington University, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Western Washington University via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Bellingham Bus Stop, Fairhaven Transportation Center, and State St at South Hill Apartments in around 4h 10m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Western Washington University bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.
Tacoma to Western Washington University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Western Washington University is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Tacoma to Western Washington University.
There are 88+ hotels available in Western Washington University.