There are 4 ways to get from Tumwater to Bellingham by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
5h 27m$20–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 34m$76–131Drive 150.4 mi
- Drive from Tumwater to Bellinghamcar 150.4 mi
2h 49m$28–40Bus via Lakewood
- Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone J to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 11m
Tumwater to Bellingham by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tumwater to Bellingham is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tumwater to Bellingham is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tumwater to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from Capitol Blvd at Linwood Ave and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Olympia Transit Center - Bay M, Lakewood Station - Bay 3 and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Tumwater to Bellingham station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Tumwater and Bellingham is 157 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tumwater to Bellingham without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Tumwater to Bellingham, including transfers.
Tumwater to Bellingham bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Lakewood Station - Bay 3.
Tumwater to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tumwater to Bellingham is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Tumwater, WA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Capitol Blvd at Linwood Ave to Bellingham Bus Stop via Olympia Transit Center - Bay E, Olympia Transit Center - Bay M, Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, and Seattle Bus Station in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone J to 4th Ave S & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Tumwater to Bellingham bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.
Tumwater to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tumwater to Bellingham is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Tumwater to Bellingham.
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