There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Bellingham, WA by train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus, or train
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 Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
5h 36m$80–180Drive 251.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vancouver to Bellingham, WAcar 251.1 mi
4h 25m$46–67Tram, fly to Bellingham International Airport, line 1 bus
- Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
- Take the bus from Bellingham Station to Fairhaven Transportation Centerbus
4h 50m$188–499Fly to King County International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus
6h 2m$772–1,635Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 58m$172–397Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane PDX - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 44m$349–806
Vancouver to Bellingham, WA by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Bellingham, WA is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Bellingham, WA is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vancouver Station station and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Vancouver and Bellingham, WA is 264 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Bellingham, WA without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $80 - $180.
The train from Vancouver Station to Bellingham Amtrak Station takes 5h 36m including transfers and departs once daily.
Vancouver to Bellingham, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver Station.
Vancouver to Bellingham, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Bellingham, WA is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Vancouver to Bellingham, WA.
Book your Vancouver to Bellingham, WA train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 360-676-7433
- Website
- Whatcom Transportation Authority
Bus from Bellingham Station to Fairhaven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Whatcom Transportation Authority
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 75+ hotels available in Bellingham, WA.












