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How to get fromVancouver to Seattleby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, ferry, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Seattle by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, ferry, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0501
    3h 55m
    $49

  2. Drive  142.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vancouver to Seattlecar car 142.5 mi
    2h 41m
    $28–40

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train 18
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry Victoria
    4h 20m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades
    4h 25m
    $85–140

  5. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, ferry

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane CXH - YWH
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    4h 20m
    $191–438

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

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane YVR - SEA
    4h 8m
    $165–558

Vancouver to Seattle by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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