There are 4 ways to get from University District to Anacortes by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
5h 1m$40–67Drive 73.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from University District to Anacortescar 73.9 mi
1h 26m$14–20Line 70 bus, bus
- Take the bus from U District Station - Bay 3 to S Jackson St & 5th Ave Sbus 70 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 16mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes - Cap Sante MarinaAnacortes Northbound
3h 17m$28–53
University District to Anacortes by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from University District to Anacortes is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from University District to Anacortes is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from University District station to Anacortes. However, there are services departing from U District Station - Bay 3 and arriving at Q Ave. and 13th across from Safeway via Seattle, Skagit Station Gate 5 and March's Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from University District to Anacortes station. However, there are services departing from U District and arriving at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between University District and Anacortes is 92 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.
The best way to get from University District to Anacortes without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from University District to Anacortes, including transfers.
University District to Anacortes bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from U District Station - Bay 3.
University District to Anacortes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from University District to Anacortes is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between University District, WA, USA and Anacortes, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from U District Station - Bay 3 to Q Ave. and 13th across from Safeway via S Jackson St & 5th Ave S, Seattle, Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, Skagit Station Gate 5, and March's Point in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from U District Station - Bay 3 to S Jackson St & 5th Ave S
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes - Cap Sante Marina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
University District to Anacortes bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at S Jackson St & 5th Ave S station.
University District to Anacortes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University District to Anacortes is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from University District to Anacortes.
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