There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Steilacoom by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Vancouver to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 1m$97–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus FlixBus 2115
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus 574
7h 48m$30–46Drive 185.3 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Steilacoomcar 185.3 mi
3h 35m$43–62Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB, tram, line 574 bus
- Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane CXH - LKE
- Take the tram from Westlake to Federal Way Downtowntram
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus
4h 44m$184–335Bus via Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC
- Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus Vancouver
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus 574
8h 23m$48–53Fly Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YVR - SEA
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus
6h 27m$167–710
Vancouver to Steilacoom by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Steilacoom is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Steilacoom is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Steilacoom. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Sequalish St & Main St via SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 and Lakewood TC - Zone E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to Steilacoom. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Tacoma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Vancouver and Steilacoom is 205 miles. The road distance is 186.4 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Steilacoom without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Vancouver to Steilacoom, including transfers.
Vancouver to Steilacoom bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver to Steilacoom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Steilacoom is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Steilacoom, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Sequalish St & Main St via SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 and Lakewood TC - Zone E in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
Flights from Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Vancouver to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Westlake to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone M
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Lakewood TC - Zone M
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone M
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone M
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- quickcoach.com
Bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $43–49
- Website
- https://quickcoach.com/en
- Schedules at
- https://quickcoach.com/en/schedule
- Adult
- $43–49
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver to Steilacoom bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Vancouver to Steilacoom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Steilacoom is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Vancouver to Steilacoom.
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