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How to get fromVancouver to Birch Bayby train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Birch Bay by train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    6h 9m
    $159–268

  2. Drive 272.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vancouver to Birch Baycar car 272.5 mi
    4h 50m
    $50–72

  3. Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, line 351 bus, drive

    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    3. Take the bus from Bridgeport Station @ Bay 9 to Southbound 152 St @ 18 Avebus bus
    4. Drive from Southbound 152 St @ 18 Ave to Birch Baycar car
    5h 40m
    $332–770

  4. Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Bellingham International Airport, line 75 bus

    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    3. Take the bus from Ferndale Station Gate 3 to Alderson Rd at Birch Bay Drbus bus
    5h 37m
    $189–522

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SEA - YVR
    6h 51m
    $211–803

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Birch Bay, 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.

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