How to get to Bellingham, WA from Vancouver, WA

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Compare train, coach and flight for Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a flight costs an average of £367.

Distance: 347 km

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Compare ways to travel from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA

Compare the available ways to get from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA is a coach with an average price of £47.

This is compared to other travel options from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA:

A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average £77.

A coach is £321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average £367.

The fastest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Bellingham, WA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 57m.

Coach takes on average 6h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vancouver, WA and Bellingham, WA including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £77 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£38. The journey takes 5h 27m versus 4h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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How to get to Bellingham, WA from Vancouver, WA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA

Travel to Bellingham, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vancouver, WA and Bellingham, WA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA is a coach with an average price of £47.

This is compared to other travel options from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA:

A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average £77.

A coach is £321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA costing on average £367.

The fastest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Bellingham, WA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 57m.

Coach takes on average 6h 7m.

The Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA distance is approximately 347 km.
The average frequency per day from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA is:
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vancouver, WA and Bellingham, WA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Bellingham International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA and arrive in Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in Bellingham, Fairhaven Transportation Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Bellingham, WA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Bellingham, WA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Bellingham, WA by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Seattle, WA, Vancouver, BC, Portland, OR, SeaTac, WA, San Francisco, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bellingham, WA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Bellingham, WA, is ideal to explore its vibrant downtown, scenic parks, and nearby attractions such as Mount Baker and the San Juan Islands.

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