There are 9 ways to get from Vancouver to Western Washington University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, shuttle, 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
6h 18m$81–170Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Bellinghambus FlixBus 2115
8h 14m$37–67Drive 251.3 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Western Washington Universitycar 251.3 mi
4h 26m$46–67Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Bellingham International Airport
- 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
4h 51m$188–499Fly Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
7h 1m$176–391Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to King County International Airport, bus
- Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram
- 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 45m$723–1,336Fly Portland International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
- Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
6h 56m$308–541Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Bellingham International Airport
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SEA - BLI
7h 15m$285–580Fly Portland International Airport 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
8h 27m$339–808
Vancouver to Western Washington University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Western Washington University is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Western Washington University is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Western Washington University. However, there are services departing from E 15th St & Broadway and arriving at Bellingham via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver station to Western Washington University station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Station and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Vancouver and Western Washington University is 267 miles. The road distance is 252.8 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Western Washington University without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Vancouver to Western Washington University, including transfers.
Vancouver to Western Washington University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Vancouver to Western Washington University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver Station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Western Washington University is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Western Washington University, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Bellingham 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- 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
- $140–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–490
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
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
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- 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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Bellingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
Shuttle from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver to Western Washington University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bellingham station.
Vancouver to Western Washington University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Western Washington University is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Vancouver to Western Washington University.
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